Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
leonis
ID:
868143

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 31: 25 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867478

Common Names

  • Leon's Citharexylum
  • Citharexylum leonis
  • Leon's Fiddlewood

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Description

Citharexylum leonis (also called Leon's Fiddlewood, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub with glossy leaves and grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Citharexylum leonis is a species of shrub used for ornamental purposes and as a windbreak. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Citharexylum leonis has small, white flowers and tiny, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Citharexylum leonis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be planted in a variety of soils.

Where to Find Citharexylum leonis

Citharexylum leonis is native to Central America and is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed sites.

Citharexylum leonis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Citharexylum leonis?

Citharexylum leonis

What are the common names of Citharexylum leonis?

Lion's Fiddlewood, Lion's Tail

What is the growth habit of Citharexylum leonis?

Citharexylum leonis is a small evergreen tree or shrub with a dense, rounded crown

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:861781-1: 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].