Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
scabrum
ID:
868970

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moc. & Sessé ex D.Don

Source:
wcs

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh New Philos. J. 1831(Jan.-March): 238 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868305



Common Names

  • Citharexylum scabrum
  • Rough Fiddlewood
  • Scabrous Fiddlewood


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Description

Citharexylum scabrum (also called Rough Fiddlewood, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It is characterized by its glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Citharexylum scabrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization. It is also used as a cover crop and for green manure.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Citharexylum scabrum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Citharexylum scabrum is a shrub or small tree that is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is a low-maintenance plant and does not require much fertilizer or water.

Where to Find Citharexylum scabrum

Citharexylum scabrum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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

David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Martín Sessé y Lacasta (1751-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sessé' in the authors string.
José Mariano Mociño (1757-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:861852-1: 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].