castela

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.

Castela coccinea Griseb.

Castela emoryi (A.Gray) Moran & Felger – Crucifixion thorn

Castela erecta Turp. – Goatbush

Castela galapageia – Bitterbush

Castela texana (Torr. & A.Gray) Rose

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