Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
kerberi
ID:
868048

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greenm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 2: 188 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867383

Common Names

  • Citharexylum kerberi
  • Kerber's Fiddlewood
  • Kerber's Citharexylum

Searching for Citharexylum kerberi? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Citharexylum kerberi (also called Kerber's Fiddlewood, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It is a deciduous tree with a spreading crown and a smooth, gray bark. It grows in dry, open areas and is often found in disturbed sites, such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

Uses & Benefits

Citharexylum kerberi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Citharexylum kerberi is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

Searching for Citharexylum kerberi? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Citharexylum kerberi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Citharexylum kerberi

Citharexylum kerberi is native to Central America.

Citharexylum kerberi FAQ

What is Citharexylum kerberi?

Citharexylum kerberi is a species of shrub in the family Verbenaceae.

Where is Citharexylum kerberi found?

Citharexylum kerberi is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

What are the uses of Citharexylum kerberi?

Citharexylum kerberi is used for medicinal purposes and as an ornamental plant.

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

Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:59476-2: 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].