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Castela texana

Castela texana · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Castela texana, scientifically known as Castela texana, is a resilient perennial shrub native to the arid landscapes of Texas and Mexico. Often called Texas Castela, this woody plant is distinguished by its small, scale-like leaves and delicate flowers, playing a vital role in supporting local pollinators and desert ecosystems.

Family
Simaroubaceae
Native range
Northern America
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Castela Nicholsonii · Castela Nicholsonii Var. Texana · 3 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Castela texana

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales. Finally, it is a member of the family Simaroubaceae and falls under the genus Castela.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Sapindales
Family Simaroubaceae
Genus Castela

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific and somewhat limited geographical range within North America. It is primarily found throughout the South-Central United States, specifically within the state of Texas. Beyond the American border, its presence extends into the northern reaches of Mexico. Specifically, the distribution includes the northeastern regions of Mexico. Together, these areas define the natural habitat where this medicinal species can be located.

Region Area
South-Central U.S.A. Texas
Mexico Mexico Northeast

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Castela texana has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Amarolide, Chaparrin, Chaparrinone, Glaucarubolone, Holacanthone.

Chemicals reported in Castela texana
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Amarolide 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Chaparrin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Chaparrinone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Glaucarubolone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Holacanthone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Amarolide

  1. Journal of natural products

Chaparrin

  1. Journal of natural products

Chaparrinone

  1. Journal of natural products

Glaucarubolone

  1. Journal of natural products

Holacanthone

  1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Castela texana has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanolic extracts.

Preparations reported for Castela texana
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Methanolic extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Methanolic extracts

  1. Acta tropica