Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
endlichii
ID:
867563

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 37: 222 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866898

Common Names

  • Endlich Fiddlewood
  • Endlich Citharexylum
  • Citharexylum endlichii

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Description

Citharexylum endlichii (also called Endlich's 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 endlichii is an ornamental plant that is often used in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and to provide food and shelter for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Citharexylum endlichii 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 endlichii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. Plant out in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Citharexylum endlichii

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

Citharexylum endlichii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Citharexylum endlichii?

Citharexylum endlichii

What is the common name of Citharexylum endlichii?

Endlich's Fiddlewood

Where is Citharexylum endlichii native to?

Central America and the Caribbean

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

Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:59441-2: 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].