Citharexylum weberbaueri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
weberbaueri
ID:
869519
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hayek
Source:
wcs
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 42: 169 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868854
Common Names
- Weberbauer's Fiddlewood
- Weberbauer's Fiddle Wood
- Weberbauer's Fiddle-wood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Citharexylum weberbaueri (also called Weberbauer's Fiddlewood, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree species native to Peru. It has a spreading habit with glossy, dark green leaves and small, fragrant white flowers. It is found in a variety of habitats, from forests to open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Citharexylum weberbaueri is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to make herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Citharexylum weberbaueri are yellow and small, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Citharexylum weberbaueri is a shrub native to Australia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, white flowers in summer. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by cuttings or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position and lightly covered with soil.
Where to Find Citharexylum weberbaueri
Citharexylum weberbaueri can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Citharexylum weberbaueri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Citharexylum weberbaueri?
Citharexylum weberbaueri
What is the family of Citharexylum weberbaueri?
Verbenaceae
Where is Citharexylum weberbaueri found?
South 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
August von Hayek (1871-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayek' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:59562-2: 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].