Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
myrianthum
ID:
868490

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cham.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 7: 117 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867825



Common Names

  • Myrianthum Fiddlewood
  • Citharexylum myrianthum
  • Myrianthum Citharexylum


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Description

Citharexylum myrianthum (also called Myrianthum fiddlewood, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Citharexylum myrianthum is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Citharexylum myrianthum has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The flowers are followed by small, round fruits containing two seeds. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Citharexylum myrianthum is a perennial shrub native to the Caribbean. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Citharexylum myrianthum

Citharexylum myrianthum can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Citharexylum myrianthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Citharexylum myrianthum?

Citharexylum myrianthum

What is the common name of Citharexylum myrianthum?

Myrianthum fiddlewood

Where is Citharexylum myrianthum 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

Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:861812-1: 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].