Status:
valid
Authors:
Cham.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 7: 119 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868390
Common Names
- Fiddlewood
- Yellow Fiddlewood
- Solanum Fiddlewood
Description
Citharexylum solanaceum (also called Solanaceae Fiddlewood, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It grows in tropical forests and is often found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and abandoned fields.
Uses & Benefits
Citharexylum solanaceum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It is also used to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Citharexylum solanaceum is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are thin and wiry, with a single, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Citharexylum solanaceum is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Citharexylum solanaceum
Citharexylum solanaceum is native to Central and South America and can be found in dry forests and scrublands.
Citharexylum solanaceum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Citharexylum solanaceum?
Citharexylum solanaceum
What is the common name of Citharexylum solanaceum?
Solanum fiddlewood
What is the natural habitat of Citharexylum solanaceum?
Dry forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:861860-1: 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].