Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
joergensenii
ID:
868004

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lillo) Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Revista Sudamer. Bot. 6: 178 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867339

Common Names

  • Citharexylum Joergensenii
  • Joergensenii Fiddlewood
  • Joergensenii Lemon Fiddlewood

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Description

Citharexylum joergensenii (also called Joergensen's 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 joergensenii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to improve soil fertility and to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Citharexylum joergensenii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Citharexylum joergensenii is a shrub native to Central America. It grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 3 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best propagated by seed, which should be planted in early spring in well-drained soil. Once established, it will require little maintenance and can be pruned to keep it looking neat.

Where to Find Citharexylum joergensenii

Citharexylum joergensenii is native to 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.
Miguel Lillo (1862-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lillo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:59472-2: 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].