Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
tristachyum
ID:
869377

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 36(II): 209 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868712



Common Names

  • Citharexylum tristachyum
  • Three-Spike Fiddlewood
  • Three-Spike Fiddlewood Tree


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Description

Citharexylum tristachyum (also called Three-spike Fiddlewood, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates and is characterized by its glossy, dark green leaves and its white, fragrant flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Citharexylum tristachyum is used for erosion control, as a cover crop, and for forage. It is also used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Citharexylum tristachyum is small and yellow, with a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Citharexylum tristachyum is a shrub that is native to Mexico and Central America. It is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought-tolerant. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seed in a well-draining soil in a sunny location. To propagate by cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the branches and plant them in a sunny location. Water them regularly.

Where to Find Citharexylum tristachyum

Citharexylum tristachyum is native to Mexico and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

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

Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:330596-2: 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].