Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
montanum
ID:
868445

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 37: 231 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867780

Common Names

  • Mountain Fiddlewood
  • Montane Citharexylum
  • Fiddlewood

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Description

Citharexylum montanum (also called Mountain Fiddlewood, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has a spreading growth habit, with stems reaching up to 3 m in height. The leaves are ovate, up to 10 cm long and 5 cm wide. It grows in open woodlands, disturbed areas and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Citharexylum montanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its drought tolerance. It can also be used as a forage crop for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Citharexylum montanum is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, thin, green plant with a single, long, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Citharexylum montanum is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can withstand some flooding. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Citharexylum montanum

Citharexylum montanum can be found in Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Citharexylum montanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Citharexylum montanum?

Citharexylum montanum

Where is Citharexylum montanum native to?

Central and South America

What is the growth habit of Citharexylum montanum?

It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading growth habit.

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:59494-2: 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].