Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
cooperi
ID:
867393

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Trop. Woods 10: 50 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866728

Common Names

  • Cooper's Fiddlewood
  • Cooper Fiddlewood
  • Cooper's Vitex

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Description

Citharexylum cooperi (also called Cooper's Fiddlewood, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central America. It has a rounded crown and leathery leaves with white undersides. It grows in tropical forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Citharexylum cooperi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Citharexylum cooperi has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown, and slightly flattened. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Citharexylum cooperi is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings or seed. Seeds should be sown in early spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in early spring or summer.

Where to Find Citharexylum cooperi

Citharexylum cooperi can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including parts of Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Citharexylum cooperi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Citharexylum cooperi?

Citharexylum cooperi

What is the common name of Citharexylum cooperi?

Cooper's Fiddlewood

What is the habitat of Citharexylum cooperi?

Dry, open woods, prairies, and roadsides

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

Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:59434-2: 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].