Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
guatemalense
ID:
867835

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Moldenke) D.N.Gibson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 32: 176 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867170

Common Names

  • Citharexylum guatemalense
  • Guatemalan Fiddlewood
  • Guatemalan Fiddlewood

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Description

Citharexylum guatemalense (also called Guatemalan Fiddlewood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Verbenaceae family. It is native to Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Citharexylum guatemalense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Citharexylum guatemalense has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a tuft of white hairs at the base of the stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Citharexylum guatemalense is a shrub or small tree that is native to Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought and poor soils. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.

Where to Find Citharexylum guatemalense

Citharexylum guatemalense can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Citharexylum guatemalense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Citharexylum guatemalense?

Citharexylum guatemalense

What is the common name of Citharexylum guatemalense?

Guatemalan Fiddlewood

What is the natural habitat of Citharexylum guatemalense?

Dry forests and thickets in Mexico and Central America

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.
Dorothy N. Gibson (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.N.Gibson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:59462-2: 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].