Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
kunthianum
ID:
868078

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 2: 51 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867413

Common Names

  • Citharexylum kunthianum
  • Kunth's Fiddlewood
  • Kunth's Citharexylum

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Description

Citharexylum kunthianum (also called 'White Fiddlewood', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to tropical regions of the Americas. It grows in moist, shady areas and can reach heights of up to 5 m.

Uses & Benefits

Citharexylum kunthianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Citharexylum kunthianum is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black nut. The seedlings are slender and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Citharexylum kunthianum is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water the seed bed regularly until the plant is established. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the stems and plant them in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water the cuttings regularly until they are established.

Where to Find Citharexylum kunthianum

Citharexylum kunthianum can be found in tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Citharexylum kunthianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Citharexylum kunthianum?

Citharexylum kunthianum

What type of plant is Citharexylum kunthianum?

Shrub

Where is Citharexylum kunthianum native to?

Central America

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:291849-2: 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].