Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
microphyllum
ID:
868361

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) O.E.Schulz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 6: 9 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867696

Common Names

  • Fiddlewood
  • Pigeonberry
  • Virgin's Fiddlewood

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Description

Citharexylum microphyllum (also called 'Fiddlewood', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central America. It grows to a height of 5–15 m (16–49 ft) and has a spreading crown. Its leaves are glossy and dark green, and its flowers are white and fragrant. It is found in dry forests, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Citharexylum microphyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Citharexylum microphyllum has small, white flowers that are clustered in panicles. The seeds are small, black, and the seedlings are slender and have a green hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Citharexylum microphyllum can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly and keep it moist. Once the seedlings emerge, thin them out to prevent overcrowding. For division, dig up the clump and use a spade or knife to divide it into smaller clumps. Replant the clumps in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Citharexylum microphyllum

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

Citharexylum microphyllum FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Citharexylum microphyllum?

Citharexylum microphyllum prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

What is the typical height of Citharexylum microphyllum?

Citharexylum microphyllum typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.

What type of soil does Citharexylum microphyllum prefer?

Citharexylum microphyllum prefers well-drained soil.

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

Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:59490-2: 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].