Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
brachyanthum
ID:
867227

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray ex Hemsl.) A.Gray

Source:
wcs

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fl. N. Amer. , ed. 2, 2(1): 458 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866562

Common Names

  • Short-Flowered Fiddlewood
  • Short-Flowered Citharexylum
  • Short-Flowered Fiddlewood

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Description

Citharexylum brachyanthum (also called short-flowered fiddlewood, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to the Caribbean. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Citharexylum brachyanthum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive, fragrant flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Citharexylum brachyanthum is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, yellowish-brown caryopsis. The seedling has a long, thin stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Citharexylum brachyanthum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Where to Find Citharexylum brachyanthum

Citharexylum brachyanthum can be found in Central and South America, from Mexico to Paraguay.

Citharexylum brachyanthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Citharexylum brachyanthum?

Citharexylum brachyanthum

What is the common name of Citharexylum brachyanthum?

Short-flowered Fiddlewood

What is the growth habit of Citharexylum brachyanthum?

It is a small evergreen tree or shrub with a spreading growth habit.

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

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:59425-2: 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].