Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
greenii
ID:
806213

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lombardi

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 61: 179 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805547

Common Names

  • Chionanthus greenii
  • Green's Chionanthus
  • Green's Fringe Tree

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Description

Chionanthus greenii (also called 'Green's Chionanthus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Oleaceae family. It is native to Central America and Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Chionanthus greenii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chionanthus greenii has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chionanthus greenii is a small, deciduous tree that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil, but can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is best done by seed, but can also be done by cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Chionanthus greenii

Chionanthus greenii is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Chionanthus greenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chionanthus greenii?

Chionanthus greenii

What is the growth rate of Chionanthus greenii?

Chionanthus greenii grows at a moderate rate.

What is the best soil type for Chionanthus greenii?

Chionanthus greenii prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

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

Julio Antonio Lombardi (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lombardi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77074644-1: 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].