Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
rosea
ID:
1260759

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gleason

Source:
tro

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 28: 424 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260097



Common Names

  • Rose Hairgrass
  • Rose Hair-grass
  • Rose Hair Grass


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Description

Castratella rosea (also called Rose Castratella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family and has a basal rosette of leaves. It grows in grasslands and open areas, usually in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Castratella rosea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and ponds, and is also used to stabilize soils and reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Castratella rosea has small, pink flowers that are clustered together in a dense head. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have thin, needle-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castratella rosea is a hardy evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. To propagate, take stem cuttings from the parent plant and place them in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks. To cultivate, fertilize the soil with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks and water regularly. Prune the plant to keep it from becoming too large.

Where to Find Castratella rosea

Castratella rosea can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Castratella rosea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castratella rosea?

Castratella rosea

What is the common name of Castratella rosea?

Rose Castratella

What is the natural habitat of Castratella rosea?

Dry, rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Castratella genus

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

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