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Castela tortuosa

Castela tortuosa Liebm.
Castela tortuosa
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Castela tortuosa is a species in the genus Castela, belonging to the family Simaroubaceae. It was first described by Liebm. in 1853. The species is distributed globally, with records from Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, and Texas.

Description

Castela tortuosa is a member of the Simaroubaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the quassia family. The species was scientifically documented in 1853 by the botanist Liebm. It is found in multiple regions, including Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, and Texas. Its global distribution indicates a broad ecological adaptability. As part of the genus Castela, it shares characteristics typical of the group, which includes shrubs and trees often found in tropical and subtropical climates. No additional morphological or ecological details are provided in the source data.

Distribution

Global · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Southwest · Texas

Synonyms

Castela erecta subsp. texanaCastela nicholsonii var. texanaCastela salubrisCastela salubris var. endlichianaCastela texanaCastelaria texanaCastelaria tortuosa

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