Castela spinosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinosa
ID:
590623
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cronquist
Source:
cmp
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 25: 126 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589955
Common Names
- Castela spinosa
- Spiny Castela
- Spiny Castel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Castela spinosa (also called Spinosa Castela, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It has a rounded crown and can reach up to 8 meters in height. It grows in dry forests, scrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Castela spinosa 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 spinosa 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 spinosa 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 spinosa
Castela spinosa can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Castela spinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castela spinosa?
Castela spinosa
What is the common name of Castela spinosa?
Spiny Castela
What is the natural habitat of Castela spinosa?
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-2704775: Based on the initial data import
Arthur Cronquist (1919-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cronquist' in the authors string.