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boxthorn fiddlewood

Scientific Name: Citharexylum brachyanthum

Family: Verbenaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

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Citharexylum brachyanthum: Boxthorn Fiddlewood

Citharexylum brachyanthum, commonly known as Boxthorn Fiddlewood, is a shrub or tree belonging to the genus Citharexylum. It is also referred to as Mexican Fiddlewood, Mission Fiddlewood, and Zitherwood.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Citharexylum brachyanthum (A. Gray) A. Gray
  • Family: Verbenaceae (Verbena family)
  • Synonyms: Citharexylum spathulatum Moldenke & Lundell
  • Symbol: CIBR3

Distribution and Habitat

  • Citharexylum brachyanthum is found in Texas, Coahuila, and Nuevo León. There is also reference to Veracruz and Oaxaca.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • It is a perennial shrub or tree.

Related Species

  • Citharexylum berlandieri and Citharexylum bullatum are other species within the same genus.
  • The text also mentions *Citharexylum caudatum* and *Citharexylum fruticosum*.

Further Resources

  • Discover Life offers information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Citharexylum brachyanthum.
  • Dave's Garden provides gardening tips and ideas from a community of gardeners.
  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) recognizes this species.