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Castela

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Family
  
Simaroubaceae

Higher classification
  
Simaroubaceae

Order
  
Sapindales

Scientific name
  
Castela

Rank
  
Genus

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Similar
  
Castela tortuosa, Simaroubaceae, Castela emoryi, Canotia, Simaba

Castela is a genus of thorny shrubs and small trees in the family Simaroubaceae. Members of the genus are native to the Americas, especially the tropical regions. The generic name honours the French naturalist René Richard Louis Castel.

Selected species

  • Castela coccinea Griseb.
  • Castela emoryi (A.Gray) Moran & Felger – Crucifixion Thorn
  • Castela erecta Turp. – Goatbush
  • Castela galapageia – Bitterbush
  • Castela texana (Torr. & A.Gray) Rose

    • References

    Castela Wikipedia
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