Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
castilloi
ID:
458891

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arbo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 77: 344 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458223

Common Names

  • Turnera castilloi
  • Castillo's turnera
  • Castillo's yellow-flowered turnera

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Description

Turnera castilloi (also called Castillo's Turner, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the tropical regions of Mexico and Central America. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 m and has white or pink flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in open woodlands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Turnera castilloi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Turnera castilloi has yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Turnera castilloi is a perennial plant that can be grown from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest way to propagate this plant. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a pot with moist soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Turnera castilloi

Turnera castilloi is native to Mexico and Central America.

Turnera castilloi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Turnera castilloi?

Turnera castilloi

What are the common names of Turnera castilloi?

Castillo's yellowtops, Castillo's turnera

What is the natural habitat of Turnera castilloi?

It is found in dry, disturbed areas in the Caribbean, Central and South America

Species in the Turnera genus

Turnera tapajoensis, Turnera triglandulosa, Turnera ulmifolia, Turnera urbanii, Turnera subulata, Turnera steyermarkii, Turnera stenophylla, Turnera thomasii, Turnera waltherioides, Turnera zeasperma, Turnera venosa, Turnera velutina, Turnera riedeliana, Turnera revoluta, Turnera princeps, Turnera pinifolia, Turnera pumilea, Turnera rubrobracteata, Turnera schomburgkiana, Turnera scabra, Turnera curassavica, Turnera coriacea, Turnera collotricha, Turnera annectens, Turnera hatschbachii, Turnera harleyi, Turnera guianensis, Turnera grandiflora, Turnera gardneriana, Turnera foliosa, Turnera elliptica, Turnera asymmetrica, Turnera clauseniana, Turnera aromatica, Turnera argentea, Turnera cipoensis, Turnera cicatricosa, Turnera castilloi, Turnera caatingana, Turnera breviflora, Turnera odorata, Turnera paruana, Turnera orientalis, Turnera oculata, Turnera ignota, Turnera huberi, Turnera macrophylla, Turnera melanorhiza, Turnera marmorata, Turnera luetzelburgii,

Species in the Passifloraceae family

Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,

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