Ali c,d the natural durability of wood to mold fungi was tested under laboratory conditions with locally sourced citharexylum spinosum and morus alba woods the mold fungi were penicillium selerotigenum. The generic name is derived from the greek words, meaning. Fragrant the flowers are lightly fragrant and attract bees. Apr 05, 20 the fiddlewood tree citharexylum spinosum, of which there are very few in the city of bangalore, was the source of the fragrance and the activity. Global invasive species database 2020 species profile. Pdf the antimicrobial and antioxidant potential of different parts of citharexylum spinosum l. The antimicrobial and antioxidant potential of different parts of citharexylum spinosum l. After escape, it can cause problems by forming dense thickets that choke out other vegetation. Citharexylum in world checklist of selected plant families. The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of a good quality wood. This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. The structure of the isolated compounds have been established on the basis.
Phytochemical and biological analyses of citharexylum spinosum. The reddish brown to gray bark becomes furrowed with age. Citharexylum spinosum is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family, verbenaceae, that. Pdf phytochemical and phytotoxic investigation of the flowers from. Plants profile for citharexylum spinosum spiny fiddlewood. Fiddlewood citharexylum spinosum f browse by common name. The wood of several west indian trees, mostly of the genus citharexylum.
Citharexylum spinosum is able to form a dense canopy, choking out other vegetation. Citharexylum spinosum generally grows in wet habitats below 500 metres. Fiddlewoods latin name, citharexylum spinosum, is derived from the. An excellent, if rather terse, guide to the traditional medicinal uses of the plants of the region. A broad based semi deciduous tree with a conically domed, multistemmed or single trunked habit. Both the genus name citharexylum from the greek kithara, lyre, and xylon, wood and the common name of fiddlewood refer to the use of the trees timber to make sounding boards for musical instruments.
Its large, oval, glossy leaves are green in winter, changing to shades of yellow, orange and gold for the months from spring to autumn. Fiddlewood citharexylum spinosum 3fiddlewood citharexylum spinosumoverview. Fiddlewood, which turns a beautiful orange in springsummer is widely planted over much of the islands of oahu and maui. Common names include florida fiddlewood and spiny fiddlewood. This strong, vigorous grower from the west indies can be pruned any.
Kamal and others published phytochemical and biological analyses of citharexylum spinosum find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. See status, confidence level, source for definitions. View picture of fiddlewood tree, spiny fiddlewood citharexylum spinosum at daves garden. Phytochemical study of the trunk bark of citharexylum spinosum l. Part or all of this entry has been imported from the 19 edition of websters dictionary, which is now free of and hence in the public domain. It is a tree that reaches a height of up to 15 m 49 ft. Natural durability of citharexylum spinosum and morus alba. The tree is also attractive because of its fragrant white flowers. The record derives from wcsp which reports it as an accepted name record 423 with original publication details. Citharexylum spinosum florida native plant society. The results can also be downloaded as a csv file unicode utf8 encoding see status, confidence level, source for definitions. Synthetic analogues of durantoside i from citharexylum spinosum l. The board of trustees of the royal botanic gardens, kew. Antioxidant effects of citharexylum spinosum in ccl4.
The sweet candyscented blooms open from spring through fall but never open all at once, inviting sweet anticipation. Species description or overview citharexylum spinosum information from pier information on citharexylum spinosum as relevant to pacific islands is provided by the pacific island ecosystems at risk project pier citharexylum spinosum on maui hawaii, usa. Citharexylum spinosum in world checklist of selected plant families. Citharexylum spinosum verbenaceae hear species info. Chemical composition and antibacterial activity of.
Some members of fann may provide services that do not further the fnps mission, and this link should not be considered. As a native landscape plant it has many fine qualities. Citharexylum spinosum fiddlewood is found along the coast from the upper keys to brevard county. The antimicrobial activity was estimated by agar well.
I am personally aware of very few trees one in my office premises, one in basavangudi not far from ramakrishna ashram circle and a couple of trees in the campus of the indian institute of science. The fiddlewood tree citharexylum spinosum, of which there are very few in the city of bangalore, was the source of the fragrance and the activity. It is an arching, medium size shrub along the coast, yet may become a 30 foot tree in protected inland sites. Antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of citharexylum spinosum. Antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of citharexylum spinosinis. Antioxidant effects of citharexylum spinosum in ccl4 induced.
Chemical composition and allelopathic potential of essential. The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. It is a beautiful small tree with long tassels of richly scented white flowers. The chemical compositions were determined by gcms with 151 volatile constituents identified. Pdf journal of plant breeding and crop science allelopathic. This evergreen, mediumsized tree does not have the spines that its scientific name suggests. Citharexylum spinosum forma brittonii citharexylum spinosum linnaeus, forma brittonii moldenke i. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. Essential oils eos were obtained by hydrodistillation of the different parts roots, stems, leaves, flowers and fruits. Fiddlewood hawaiian ecosystems at risk project hear. Citharexylum spinosum fiddlewood verbenaceae forest starr, kim starr, and lloyd loope united states geological surveybiological resources division haleakala field station, maui, hawaii january, 2003 overview c. The chemical composition and antibacterial and antioxidant activities of the essential oil and various solvent extracts of citharexylum spinosum flowers are reported. Oct 10, 2010 view picture of fiddlewood tree, spiny fiddlewood citharexylum spinosum at daves garden.
Fnps provides this link to assist users in finding sources for native plants. Common names include florida fiddlewood and spiny fiddlewood description. New iridoid glycoside derivatives from durantoside i, the latter from the dried flowers and leaves of citharexylum spinosum, were synthesized by variously modifying a sugar moiety by silylation or acetylation andor removal of cinnamate group at c7 position and subsequent screening for comparative cytotoxicity against several cancer cell lines. It was previously thought to stay where it was planted, but has since been found spreading into adjacent land in haiku, kihei and lahaina. Citharexylum caudatum juniper berry, fiddlewood hawaiian. Antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of citharexylum. All compounds were isolated for the first time from c. The results can also be downloaded as a csv file unicode utf8 encoding. In doing so, fnps is not attesting to the accuracy of any information on the fann webite. Pdf phytochemical screening and invitro antimicrobial activity of. In petroleum ether extract, saturated fatty acids 78. Fiddlewood citharexylum spinosum better than the irresistible fragrance of a candy store, these long chains of white flowers attract children large and small. The fiddlewood tree citharexylum spinosum karthiks.
It was previously thought to stay where it was planted, but has. This tree is dense and well branched right down to ground level. Citharexylum spinosum is cultivated as a street tree and is a popular ornamental in many tropical and subtropical regions. Citharexylum quadrangulare plantinfo everything and.
Synthetic analogues of durantoside i from citharexylum. Pdf allelopathic potential of citharexylum spinosum l. Verbenaceae also known as citharexylum quadrangulare jacq. Fiddlewood tree, spiny fiddlewood citharexylum spinosum. Natural durability of citharexylum spinosum and morus alba woods against three mold fungi maisa m. Chemical composition and allelopathic potential of. Fiddlewood citharexylum spinosum 3 fiddlewood citharexylum spinosum overview. Citharexylum spinosum citharexylum fruticosum marie selby botanical gardens sarasota, florida dsc01576. The fiddlewood is a lovely west indian native tree grown for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. The fiddlewood tree citharexylum spinosum karthiks journal. This lovely small tree has attractive, glossy foliage but for all that, likes to do its own thing, retaining green leaves through. Ali c,d the natural durability of wood to mold fungi was tested under laboratory conditions with locally sourced citharexylum spinosum and morus alba woods.
Antioxidant effects of citharexylum spinosum in ccl 4 induced nephrotoxicity in. Antiallergic polyphenols from citharexylum spinosum. They are native to the americas, ranging from southern florida and texas in the united states to argentina. A downloadable pdf document of a book in prepublication awaiting illustration.
Fiddlewood is found along the coast from the upper keys to brevard county. Pdf the aim of this study was to assess the phytotoxic potential of flowers of citharexylum spinosum, as well as to isolate the main bioactive. Plants profile for citharexylum perkinsii fiddlewood. Greek kithara lyre or fiddle and xylon wood wagner et al 1999. Antioxidant effects of citharexylum spinosum in ccl 4 induced nephrotoxicity in rat. In addition, its roots are very aggressive and cause damage to pipes and underground services. Plant of the week citharexylum spinosum florida fiddlewood the florida fiddlewood is popular with gardeners in northern and northwestern sydney. Fiddlewood citharexylum spinosum f browse by common. The phytochemical screening of citharexylum spinosum l. Plant database entry for fiddlewood tree citharexylum spinosum with 4 images, one comment, and 31 data details. The similar spiny fiddlewood citharexylum spinosum has pointtipped leaves, while sauco macho citharexylum gentryi has hairy leaves. Citharexylum is a genus of flowering plants in the verbena family, verbenaceae. In summer new leaves grow that are are a glossy bright green with an undulating margin. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about fiddlewood tree, spiny fiddlewood citharexylum spinosum supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at daves garden.
Citharexylum spinosum name synonyms citharexylum albicaule turcz. The highest diversity occurs in mexico and the andes. Citharexylum spinosum, citharexylum quadrangulare, citharexylum subserratum family. Citharexylum spinosum information from the smithsonian flora of the hawaiian islands information about citharexylum spinosum in hawaii is available from the smithsonian flora of the hawaiian islands. General impacts citharexylum spinosum is able to form a dense canopy, choking out other. Citharexylum spinosum images from pier images of citharexylum spinosum provided by the pacific island ecosystems at risk project pier. Citharexylum spinosum is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family, verbenaceae, that is native to southern florida in the united states, the caribbean, guyana, suriname, and venezuela. It has been found in dry habitats at different elevations, where it adapts by dropping its leaves during the dry season. A lovely small tree that offers interesting foliage all year round. Because of its aggressive roots, which can damage pipes and other underground services, c. Fiddlewood florida native plantslandscapingdelray beach. Citharexylum spinosum fiddlewood this plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below. Citharexylum spinosum fiddlewood is a tree that is commonly planted for its multiseasonal aesthetic appeal.
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