Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
santamartensis
ID:
91047

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 39(1): 58 (-59, fig.) (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090376



Common Names

  • Santamarta Chestnut
  • Santamarta Castanopsis
  • Castanedia santamartensis


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Description

Castanedia santamartensis (also called Santa Marta Chestnut, among many other common names) is a large tree with a wide, spreading crown. It is native to the northern Andes and is found in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Castanedia santamartensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Castanedia santamartensis has yellow flowers with a spiny center. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanedia santamartensis is a shrub native to Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer and place them in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Castanedia santamartensis

Castanedia santamartensis can be found in Costa Rica, primarily in the San José province.

Castanedia santamartensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanedia santamartensis?

Castanedia santamartensis

What is the habitat of Castanedia santamartensis?

It is found in dry, rocky areas of Costa Rica

What is the flower color of Castanedia santamartensis?

The flowers are white in color

Species in the Castanedia genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-46661: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.