Fiddlewood

Citharexylum caudatum L. is a member of the Verbenaceae family and is commonly referred to as Fiddlewood. The species was originally published in 1763 under the genus name Citharexylon. It is found in various regions including Antioquia, Bolívar, Nariño, San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina, as well as in Central and North America, the Caribbean, and the Pacific. Its distribution spans multiple countries and territories, including Colombia, Mexico, and several island nations.