Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
roxanae
ID:
868926

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 7: 429 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868261



Common Names

  • Citharexylum roxanae
  • Roxanae Fiddlewood
  • Roxanae Citharexylum


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Description

Citharexylum roxanae (also called Roxana'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 roxanae is an ornamental shrub that is used in landscaping and for erosion control. It has small, fragrant white flowers and its leaves are used as a medicinal herb to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Citharexylum roxanae has small, white flowers with a single spikelet. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Citharexylum roxanae 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 roxanae

Citharexylum roxanae is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, including parts of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Costa Rica.

Citharexylum roxanae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Citharexylum roxanae?

Citharexylum roxanae

What is the common name of Citharexylum roxanae?

Roxana's Fiddlewood

Where is Citharexylum roxanae 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

Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:59522-2: 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].