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Texan goatbush
Scientific Name: Castela erecta ssp. texana
Family: Simaroubaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Texan Goatbush (Castela erecta ssp. texana)
The Texan Goatbush, scientifically known as Castela erecta ssp. texana, is a plant found in the southern United States and Mexico. Read on to learn more about this intriguing species.
Common Names
- Texan Goatbush
- Allthorn Goatbush
- Goat-bush
- Amargoso
- Allthorn Castela
- Bisbirinda
- Chaparro Amargoso
- Chaparro Bush
Considerations for Pets
- Thorns: This plant is also known as "Allthorn," suggesting the presence of thorns which could pose a physical hazard.
Considerations for Children
- Thorns: This plant is also known as "Allthorn," suggesting the presence of thorns which could pose a physical hazard.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Castela erecta ssp. texana (Torr. & A. Gray) Cronquist
- Rank: Subspecies
- Family: Simaroubaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms:
- Castela texana (Torr. & Gray) Rose
- Castela nicholsonii Hook.
- Castela erecta texana
- Castela texana
- Accepted Name: Castela texana
Distribution and Habitat
- The Texan Goatbush is distributed from the USA (Texas) to Southern Mexico (Durango, etc.).
- In South Texas, it is commonly found on gravelly hills and bluffs, in thickets, and in mesquite prairies.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The Texan Goatbush can grow as a tree or shrub.
- It is a perennial plant.
Quirky Facts
- In South Texas, this shrub is also known as "Amargosa".
- It has been used medicinally as a remedy for parasites and constipation.
Ecological Role
- White-tailed deer are known to browse the plant.
Further Information
- Catalogue of Life
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System)
- World Flora Online database