Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
jamaicense
ID:
867994

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 6: 416 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867329

Common Names

  • Citharexylum Jamaicense
  • Jamaicense Fiddlewood
  • Jamaicense Lemon Fiddlewood

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Description

Citharexylum jamaicense (also called Jamaican Fiddlewood, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a rounded habit and grows to a height of 5-10 m. It is found in dry coastal areas, open woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Citharexylum jamaicense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Citharexylum jamaicense is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Citharexylum jamaicense is a perennial shrub native to South America. It grows in clumps and can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seed in a warm, sunny location in the spring or early summer. To propagate by cuttings, take cuttings from the shrub in the spring or early summer and replant in a sunny location.

Where to Find Citharexylum jamaicense

Citharexylum jamaicense can be found in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.

Citharexylum jamaicense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Citharexylum jamaicense?

Citharexylum jamaicense

What is the common name of Citharexylum jamaicense?

Jamaican Fiddlewood

What is the family of Citharexylum jamaicense?

Verbenaceae

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:861768-1: 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].