Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
steyermarkii
ID:
869175

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 2: 14 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868510



Common Names

  • Steyermark's Fiddlewood
  • Fiddlewood
  • Steyermark's


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Description

Citharexylum steyermarkii (also called Steyermark's Fiddlewood, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central America and South America. It has a spreading growth habit and grows to a height of around 8 meters. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is commonly found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Citharexylum steyermarkii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Citharexylum steyermarkii is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain, and the seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Citharexylum steyermarkii is a shrub native to Central and South America. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate drought and heat. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings can be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Citharexylum steyermarkii

Citharexylum steyermarkii is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Citharexylum steyermarkii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Citharexylum steyermarkii?

Citharexylum steyermarkii

What is the common name of Citharexylum steyermarkii?

Steyermark's Fiddlewood

What is the natural habitat of Citharexylum steyermarkii?

Dry forests and thickets

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:59537-2: 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].