Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
fluminensis
ID:
830763

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miers) P.S.Green

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 49: 278 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830098

Common Names

  • Chionanthus fluminensis
  • Chinese Fringe Tree
  • Old Man's Beard

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Description

Chionanthus fluminensis (also called Fluminense fringe tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 10m tall. It has an oval to rounded crown and pinnate leaves with ovate leaflets. It is native to China, and is found in forests, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Chionanthus fluminensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chionanthus fluminensis is white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chionanthus fluminensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Chionanthus fluminensis

Chionanthus fluminensis can be found in Brazil.

Chionanthus fluminensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chionanthus fluminensis?

Chionanthus fluminensis

What is the common name of Chionanthus fluminensis?

Chinese Fringe Tree

What is the natural habitat of Chionanthus fluminensis?

Native to China, Chionanthus fluminensis is found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams

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

John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.
Peter Shaw Green (1920-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Green' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:977398-1: 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].