Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
berlandieri
ID:
867184

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 26: 174 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866519

Common Names

  • Berlandieri Fiddlewood
  • Citharexylum berlandieri
  • Berlandieri Fiddlewood Tree

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Description

Citharexylum berlandieri (also called Berlandier's Fiddlewood, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It typically grows in dry forests and scrublands, and can reach heights of up to 10 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Citharexylum berlandieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food and fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, fragrant, in small, umbel-like clusters. Seed: small, black, oblong, with a short, slender beak. Seedlings: slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Citharexylum berlandieri is a perennial shrub that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including clay and sandy soils. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by division in early spring or late fall. It can also be propagated from stem cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Citharexylum berlandieri

Citharexylum berlandieri can be found in Central and South America.

Citharexylum berlandieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Citharexylum berlandieri?

Citharexylum berlandieri

What is the common name of Citharexylum berlandieri?

Berlandier's Fiddlewood

What is the natural habitat of Citharexylum berlandieri?

Dry, sandy soils in grasslands, woodlands, and open forests

Species in the Citharexylum genus

Citharexylum danirae, Citharexylum affine, Citharexylum alainii, Citharexylum altamiranum, Citharexylum andinum, Citharexylum berlandieri, Citharexylum bourgeauanum, Citharexylum brachyanthum, Citharexylum calvum, Citharexylum caudatum, Citharexylum cooperi, Citharexylum costaricense, Citharexylum crassifolium, Citharexylum decorum, Citharexylum dentatum, Citharexylum discolor, Citharexylum donnell-smithii, Citharexylum ekmanii, Citharexylum ellipticum, Citharexylum endlichii, Citharexylum flabellifolium, Citharexylum flexuosum, Citharexylum fulgidum, Citharexylum glabrum, Citharexylum guatemalense, Citharexylum herrerae, Citharexylum hexangulare, Citharexylum hidalgense, Citharexylum hintonii, Citharexylum hirtellum, Citharexylum ilicifolium, Citharexylum jamaicense, Citharexylum joergensenii, Citharexylum karstenii, Citharexylum kerberi, Citharexylum kunthianum, Citharexylum laurifolium, Citharexylum leonis, Citharexylum ligustrifolium, Citharexylum lucidum, Citharexylum lycioides, Citharexylum macradenium, Citharexylum macrochlamys, Citharexylum matheanum, Citharexylum matudae, Citharexylum mexicanum, Citharexylum microphyllum, Citharexylum mocinoi, Citharexylum montanum, Citharexylum montevidense,

Species in the Verbenaceae family

Acantholippia seriphioides, Aloysia unifacialis, Aloysia decipiens, Aloysia barbata, Aloysia brasiliensis, Aloysia castellanosii, Aloysia catamarcensis, Aloysia chamaedryfolia, Aloysia chiapensis, Aloysia citrodora, Aloysia crenata, Aloysia densispicata, Aloysia dusenii, Aloysia fiebrigii, Aloysia gentryi, Aloysia gratissima, Aloysia hatschbachii, Aloysia herrerae, Aloysia macrostachya, Aloysia nahuire, Aloysia oblanceolata, Aloysia ovatifolia, Aloysia peruviana, Aloysia polygalifolia, Aloysia polystachya, Aloysia pulchra, Aloysia salviifolia, Aloysia schulziana, Aloysia scorodonioides, Aloysia sonorensis, Aloysia spathulata, Aloysia virgata, Aloysia wrightii, Aloysia velutina, Aloysia cordata, Aloysia arequipensis, Aloysia coalcomana, Aloysia salsoloides, Aloysia deserticola, Aloysia trifida, Aloysia riojana, Aloysia tarapacana, Bouchea agrestis, Bouchea boliviana, Bouchea dissecta, Bouchea notabilis, Bouchea prismatica, Bouchea pseudochascanum, Bouchea rusbyi, Bouchea spathulata,

References

Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:861706-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].