Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
caudatum
ID:
867302

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1763

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 2. : 872 (1763)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866637

Common Names

  • Caudatum Fiddlewood
  • Caudatum Citharexylum
  • Fiddlewood

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Description

Citharexylum caudatum (also called tailflower, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and can reach heights of up to 10 feet. Its leaves are long and narrow, and its flowers are small and white.

Uses & Benefits

Citharexylum caudatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Citharexylum caudatum is a white, fragrant flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Citharexylum caudatum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun or partial shade and moist soil.

Where to Find Citharexylum caudatum

Citharexylum caudatum can be found in tropical regions of Asia, from India to the Philippines.

Citharexylum caudatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Citharexylum caudatum?

Citharexylum caudatum

What is the family of Citharexylum caudatum?

Verbenaceae

What is the common name of Citharexylum caudatum?

Tailed Fiddlewood

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:330600-2: 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].