Castela retusa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
retusa
ID:
590620
Status:
valid
Authors:
Liebm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1853: 110 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589952
Common Names
- Castela retusa
- Retuse Castela
- Retuse Castel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Castela retusa (also called Redwood, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to Australia. It has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in dry woodlands and in open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Castela retusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces bright yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Castela retusa has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Castela retusa is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.
Where to Find Castela retusa
Castela retusa can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Castela retusa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castela retusa?
Castela retusa
What is the common name of Castela retusa?
Retuse Castela
What is the natural habitat of Castela retusa?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
Species in the Castela genus
Castela calcicola, Castela coccinea, Castela depressa, Castela emoryi, Castela erecta, Castela galapageia, Castela jacquiniifolia, Castela leonis, Castela macrophylla, Castela peninsularis, Castela polyandra, Castela retusa, Castela spinosa, Castela stewartii, Castela tortuosa, Castela tweediei, Castela victorinii,
Species in the Simaroubaceae family
Ailanthus vietnamensis, Ailanthus altissima, Ailanthus excelsus, Ailanthus fordii, Ailanthus integrifolia, Ailanthus triphysa, Amaroria soulameoides, Brucea antidysenterica, Brucea bruceadelpha, Brucea guineensis, Brucea javanica, Brucea macrocarpa, Brucea mollis, Brucea tenuifolia, Brucea tonkinensis, Brucea trichotoma, Castela calcicola, Castela coccinea, Castela depressa, Castela emoryi, Castela erecta, Castela galapageia, Castela jacquiniifolia, Castela leonis, Castela macrophylla, Castela peninsularis, Castela polyandra, Castela retusa, Castela spinosa, Castela stewartii, Castela tortuosa, Castela tweediei, Castela victorinii, Eurycoma apiculata, Eurycoma harmandiana, Eurycoma longifolia, Gymnostemon zaizou, Homalolepis salubris, Homalolepis suaveolens, Homalolepis subcymosa, Homalolepis suffruticosa, Homalolepis tocantina, Homalolepis warmingiana, Homalolepis arenaria, Homalolepis cavalcantei, Homalolepis cuneata, Homalolepis docensis, Homalolepis floribunda, Homalolepis insignis, Homalolepis intermedia,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2704772: Based on the initial data import
Frederik Liebmann (1813-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liebm.' in the authors string.