Status:
valid
Authors:
Pittier
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Contr. Fl. Venez. : 42 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868555
Common Names
- Subthyrsoideum Fiddlewood
- Fiddlewood
- Subthyrsoideum
Description
Citharexylum subthyrsoideum (also called Thyrsoid Fiddlewood, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It grows in a variety of habitats, including forests, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Citharexylum subthyrsoideum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Citharexylum subthyrsoideum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedling is a small, pale green plant with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Citharexylum subthyrsoideum is a warm-season shrub that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in the spring in well-prepared soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and planted in moist soil.
Where to Find Citharexylum subthyrsoideum
Citharexylum subthyrsoideum is found in the Caribbean, Central America, and parts of South America.
Citharexylum subthyrsoideum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Citharexylum subthyrsoideum?
Citharexylum subthyrsoideum
What is the common name of Citharexylum subthyrsoideum?
Thyrsoid Fiddlewood
What is the natural habitat of Citharexylum subthyrsoideum?
Dry forests and thickets
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:59541-2: 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].