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Spiny fiddlewood

Citharexylum spinosum

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including flooded grasslands and savannas, deserts and xeric shrublands, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), South Africa), Asia (India, Maldives, Pakistan), North America (Cuba, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Fiji).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇲🇻 Maldives 🇵🇰 Pakistan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (식물)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)

Species

Citharexylum spinosum (Spiny fiddlewood)

Similar Species in Citharexylum

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Fiddlewood

Citharexylum caudatum

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spiny fiddlewood?

The scientific name of Spiny fiddlewood is Citharexylum spinosum. It belongs to the genus Citharexylum.

What is the conservation status of Spiny fiddlewood?

Spiny fiddlewood (Citharexylum spinosum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Spiny fiddlewood live?

Spiny fiddlewood is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), South Africa), Asia (India, Maldives, Pakistan), North America (Cuba, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Fiji).. Countries include Australia, Congo (DRC), Cuba, Fiji, India, Maldives, Pakistan, South Africa, United States.

What family does Spiny fiddlewood belong to?

Spiny fiddlewood (Citharexylum spinosum) belongs to the genus Citharexylum, which is part of the taxonomic family Verbenaceae.

Is Spiny fiddlewood endangered?

No, Spiny fiddlewood (Citharexylum spinosum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Spiny fiddlewood belong to?

Spiny fiddlewood (Citharexylum spinosum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).

What are the closest relatives of Spiny fiddlewood?

The closest relatives of Spiny fiddlewood in the genus Citharexylum include Fiddlewood.