Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
flexuosum
ID:
867597

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) D.Don

Source:
wcs

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh New Philos. J. 1831(Jan.-March): 237 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866932

Common Names

  • Flexuous Fiddlewood
  • Flexuous Citharexylum
  • Citharexylum flexuosum

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Description

Citharexylum flexuosum (also called Flexuous Fiddlewood, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 6 m tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Citharexylum flexuosum 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

The flower of Citharexylum flexuosum is a white, fragrant, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Citharexylum flexuosum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Citharexylum flexuosum

Citharexylum flexuosum can be found in the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Mexico.

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.
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30241531-2: 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].