Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
quitense
ID:
868812

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. , 2: 763 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868147



Common Names

  • Citharexylum quitense
  • Quito Fiddlewood
  • Quitense Fiddlewood


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Description

Citharexylum quitense (also called Quitense Fiddlewood, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in dry forests and scrublands, and is characterized by its small, fragrant white flowers and its dark green, glossy leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Citharexylum quitense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to control soil erosion and as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Citharexylum quitense has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Citharexylum quitense is a shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and heat and can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Where to Find Citharexylum quitense

Citharexylum quitense is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils.

Citharexylum quitense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Citharexylum quitense?

Citharexylum quitense

What is the common name of Citharexylum quitense?

Quito Fiddlewood

What is the natural habitat of Citharexylum quitense?

Tropical forests

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

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:861838-1: 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].