Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
matheanum
ID:
868305

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borhidi & Kereszty

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 27: 317 (1981 publ. 1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867640

Common Names

  • Citharexylum matheanum
  • Fiddlewood
  • Citharexylum

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Description

Citharexylum matheanum (also called Mathe's Fiddlewood, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that can grow up to 10 m tall. It has large, glossy, evergreen leaves and small white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America, and is found in dry forests, scrub, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Citharexylum matheanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It is also used to stabilize soil and control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Citharexylum matheanum has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Citharexylum matheanum is a shrub or small tree that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by taking cuttings in the spring and rooting them in a moist medium. Once established, it will spread quickly.

Where to Find Citharexylum matheanum

Citharexylum matheanum is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Michoacán, Oaxaca, Puebla, Querétaro, and Veracruz.

Citharexylum matheanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Citharexylum matheanum?

Citharexylum matheanum

What is the common name of Citharexylum matheanum?

Mathean Fiddlewood

Where is Citharexylum matheanum native to?

Central America and the Caribbean

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

Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Zoltán Kereszty (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kereszty' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:59486-2: 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].