Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
altamiranum
ID:
867097

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greenm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 2: 259 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866432

Common Names

  • Citharexylum Altamiranum
  • Altamirano's Fiddlewood
  • Altamirano's White Fiddlewood

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Description

Citharexylum altamiranum (also called Fiddlewood, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has a spreading, open habit with glossy, dark green leaves and small, fragrant white flowers. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Citharexylum altamiranum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Citharexylum altamiranum has small, white flowers that appear in clusters. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and oblong in shape. The seedlings are slender and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Citharexylum altamiranum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Citharexylum altamiranum

Citharexylum altamiranum can be found in the Caribbean, from Cuba to the Dominican Republic.

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

Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:59416-2: 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].