Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
tweediei
ID:
590627

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 5: 569 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589959

Common Names

  • Castela tweediei
  • Tweedie's Castela
  • Tweedie Castel

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Synonyms

  • Castela alaternifolia Planch. [unknown]
  • Castela tweediei dentata Engl. [unknown]
  • Castela tweediei macrophylla Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]

Description

Castela tweediei (also called Tweedie's Castela, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico and Central America. It has a rounded crown and can reach up to 5 meters in height. It grows in dry forests, scrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Castela tweediei 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 tweediei 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Castela tweediei 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 tweediei

Castela tweediei can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Castela tweediei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castela tweediei?

Castela tweediei

What is the common name of Castela tweediei?

Tweedie's Castela

What is the natural habitat of Castela tweediei?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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