Bitterbush
Castela galapageia Hook.f.
Castela galapageia, known as Bitterbush, is a species in the Simaroubaceae family. It was first described by Hook.f. in 1847 and is native to the Galápagos Islands, with a global distribution.
Description
Castela galapageia is a member of the Simaroubaceae family and is commonly referred to as Bitterbush. The species was formally described by Hook.f. in 1847. It is primarily found in the Galápagos Islands and has since been recorded in various regions around the world. This species is part of the genus Castela, which includes several other related species.
Other common names
BitterbushCastela
Distribution
Global · Galápagos
Synonyms
Castela erecta subsp. galapageiaCastela galapageia f. albemarlensisCastela galapageia f. bindloensisCastela galapageia f. carolensisCastela galapageia f. duncanensisCastela galapageia f. jacobensisCastela galapageia f. jervensisCastelaria galapageiCastela galapageia var. carolensis