Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
macrochlamys
ID:
868283

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pittier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 18: 254 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867618

Common Names

  • Citharexylum macrochlamys
  • Fiddlewood
  • Citharexylum

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Description

Citharexylum macrochlamys (also called Fiddlewood, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows up to 15 feet tall and has fragrant white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Citharexylum macrochlamys is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It is also used to make furniture and as a soil conditioner.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Citharexylum macrochlamys has small, white flowers with long, slender awns. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and slender with a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Citharexylum macrochlamys is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It is typically grown in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Citharexylum macrochlamys

Citharexylum macrochlamys is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is typically found in moist soils and can be found in wetland areas.

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

Henri François Pittier (1857-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pittier' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:59485-2: 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].