Status:
valid
Authors:
Cornejo ex Lombardi
Source:
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 311(2): 191 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048580
Common Names
- Chionanthus Chryso petalus
- Golden Fringe Tree
- Fringe Tree
Description
Chionanthus chrysopetalus (also called Golden-petalled Fringe Tree, or Golden-petalled Fringe Tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 15m tall. It has a rounded crown and a spreading habit. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are yellow-green. It is native to China and is found in moist woodlands and along rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Chionanthus chrysopetalus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chionanthus chrysopetalus is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, winged seed. The seedlings are small, with two small leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chionanthus chrysopetalus is a deciduous tree that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It is also possible to propagate from seed, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Chionanthus chrysopetalus
Chionanthus chrysopetalus can be found in South America.
Chionanthus chrysopetalus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chionanthus chrysopetalus?
Chionanthus chrysopetalus
What is the common name of Chionanthus chrysopetalus?
Golden Fringe Tree
What is the natural habitat of Chionanthus chrysopetalus?
Temperate regions of Asia
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77164333-1: 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].