Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
caymanensis
ID:
830722

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stearn

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 132: 58 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830057

Common Names

  • Caymanensis Chionanthus
  • Chionanthus caymanensis
  • Chionanthus

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Description

Chionanthus caymanensis (also called Cayman Fringetree, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree with an upright, oval crown. It is native to the Cayman Islands and is found in forests, thickets, and along streams. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves that are green in summer and yellow in fall. It produces white, fragrant flowers in spring.

Uses & Benefits

Chionanthus caymanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chionanthus caymanensis var. caymanensis
Chionanthus caymanensis var. longipetala Proctor

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Chionanthus caymanensis are white and have four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chionanthus caymanensis is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a perennial shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Chionanthus caymanensis

Chionanthus caymanensis is native to the Caribbean islands of the Cayman Islands. It can be found in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and along the edges of swamps.

Chionanthus caymanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chionanthus caymanensis?

Chionanthus caymanensis

What is the common name of Chionanthus caymanensis?

Cayman Fringe Tree

Where is Chionanthus caymanensis native to?

Caribbean

Species in the Chionanthus genus

Chionanthus greenii, Chionanthus colonchensis, Chionanthus macrothyrsus, Chionanthus acunae, Chionanthus adamsii, Chionanthus albidiflorus, Chionanthus amblirrhinus, Chionanthus avilensis, Chionanthus axillaris, Chionanthus axilliflorus, Chionanthus bakeri, Chionanthus balgooyanus, Chionanthus beccarii, Chionanthus brachystachys, Chionanthus brassii, Chionanthus bumelioides, Chionanthus callophylloides, Chionanthus callophyllus, Chionanthus caudifolius, Chionanthus caymanensis, Chionanthus celebicus, Chionanthus clementis, Chionanthus compactus, Chionanthus cordulatus, Chionanthus coriaceus, Chionanthus crassifolius, Chionanthus crispus, Chionanthus curvicarpus, Chionanthus cuspidatus, Chionanthus decipiens, Chionanthus densiflorus, Chionanthus dictyophyllus, Chionanthus diversifolius, Chionanthus domingensis, Chionanthus dussii, Chionanthus ellipticus, Chionanthus enervis, Chionanthus eriorachis, Chionanthus evenius, Chionanthus ferrugineus, Chionanthus filiformis, Chionanthus fluminensis, Chionanthus gigas, Chionanthus globosus, Chionanthus glomeratus, Chionanthus grandifolius, Chionanthus guangxiensis, Chionanthus guianensis, Chionanthus hahlii, Chionanthus hainanensis,

Species in the Oleaceae family

Abeliophyllum distichum, Cartrema floridana, Cartrema scortechinii, Cartrema sumatrana, Cartrema americana, Chionanthus greenii, Chionanthus colonchensis, Chionanthus macrothyrsus, Chionanthus acunae, Chionanthus adamsii, Chionanthus albidiflorus, Chionanthus amblirrhinus, Chionanthus avilensis, Chionanthus axillaris, Chionanthus axilliflorus, Chionanthus bakeri, Chionanthus balgooyanus, Chionanthus beccarii, Chionanthus brachystachys, Chionanthus brassii, Chionanthus bumelioides, Chionanthus callophylloides, Chionanthus callophyllus, Chionanthus caudifolius, Chionanthus caymanensis, Chionanthus celebicus, Chionanthus clementis, Chionanthus compactus, Chionanthus cordulatus, Chionanthus coriaceus, Chionanthus crassifolius, Chionanthus crispus, Chionanthus curvicarpus, Chionanthus cuspidatus, Chionanthus decipiens, Chionanthus densiflorus, Chionanthus dictyophyllus, Chionanthus diversifolius, Chionanthus domingensis, Chionanthus dussii, Chionanthus ellipticus, Chionanthus enervis, Chionanthus eriorachis, Chionanthus evenius, Chionanthus ferrugineus, Chionanthus filiformis, Chionanthus fluminensis, Chionanthus gigas, Chionanthus globosus, Chionanthus glomeratus,

References

William T. Stearn (1911-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stearn' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:56611-2: 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].