Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
ellipticum
ID:
867558

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moc. & Sessé ex D.Don

Source:
wcs

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh New Philos. J. 11: 238 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866893

Common Names

  • Elliptic Fiddlewood
  • Elliptic Citharexylum
  • Citharexylum ellipticum

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Description

Citharexylum ellipticum (also called Oval-leaved Fiddlewood, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has an upright, spreading habit and its leaves are glossy green. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Citharexylum ellipticum is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping, for erosion control, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Citharexylum ellipticum has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Citharexylum ellipticum is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can also be propagated by layering.

Where to Find Citharexylum ellipticum

Citharexylum ellipticum is native to Central and South America and can be found in dry forests and woodlands.

Citharexylum ellipticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Citharexylum ellipticum?

Citharexylum ellipticum

What is the common name of Citharexylum ellipticum?

Elliptic Fiddlewood

What is the growth habit of Citharexylum ellipticum?

It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading 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

David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Martín Sessé y Lacasta (1751-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sessé' in the authors string.
José Mariano Mociño (1757-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:330593-2: 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].