Status:
valid
Authors:
Greenm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 2: 260 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868234
Common Names
- Citharexylum rosei
- Rosei Fiddlewood
- Rosei Citharexylum
Description
Citharexylum rosei (also called Rose's Fiddlewood, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It typically grows in moist, tropical climates and is found in forests or along rivers. Its leaves are oval-shaped and have a glossy texture. The flowers are small and white, and the fruit is a small, red berry.
Uses & Benefits
Citharexylum rosei is a shrub that is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Citharexylum rosei has small, white flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Citharexylum rosei is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in early spring in a well-drained soil. To propagate by cuttings, take stem cuttings in early spring and root them in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Citharexylum rosei
Citharexylum rosei is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, including parts of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Costa Rica.
Citharexylum rosei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Citharexylum rosei?
Citharexylum rosei
What is the common name of Citharexylum rosei?
Rose's Fiddlewood
Where is Citharexylum rosei 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:59519-2: 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].