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castalis

Scientific Name: Castalis

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

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Castalis: A Genus of Flowering Plants

Castalis is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the daisy family (Asteraceae).

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
  • Kingdom: Animalia (for Euctenospila castalis moth) or Plantae (for the plant genus Castalis)
  • Taxonomic Rank: Genus
  • Symbol: CASTA4
  • Synonyms/Alternative Scientific Names: Some species previously classified under Castalis are now classified under Dimorphotheca.

Distribution and Habitat

While the text mentions specific species within the context of various discussions, it does not provide a comprehensive overview of the distribution and habitat of the entire Castalis genus. Some species like Castalis spectabilis are native to South Africa.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Castalis spectabilis is described as a perennial that shoots annually from a woody rootstock.
  • It displays masses of purple flowers on long stalks.
  • The leaves are hairy.

Species within the Genus

  • Castalis tragus (Ait.) Norlindh (African Daisy)
  • Castalis nudicaulis DC.
  • Castalis spectabilis (Schltr.) Norl.
  • Castalis ventenatii Cass.

Ecological Role

The text mentions that a member of the Asteraceae family (which includes *Castalis*) can cause cyanide poisoning. It is important to note that this reference pertains to a different plant within the family, not specifically to the Castalis genus itself.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Pyrausta castalis is a moth that belongs to the Crambidae family.
  • Callophrys gryneus castalis, also known as the "Texas" Juniper Hairstreak, is a subspecies of butterfly.

Further Information

  • Royal Horticultural Society (RHS): Provides information on Castalis nudicaulis.
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Fauna Europaea: http://www.faunaeur.org/
  • Global Butterfly Information System (GloBIS)