Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
holdridgii
ID:
830787

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Camp & Monach.) Stearn

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 63: 357 (1976 publ. 1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830122



Common Names

  • Holdridgii Chionanthus
  • Holdridgii Fringe Tree
  • Holdridgii Chinese Fringe Tree


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Description

Chionanthus holdridgii (also called Holdridge's Fringe Tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Costa Rica and Panama. It has a rounded crown and a spreading habit, with large, ovate leaves that are dark green in summer and yellow in autumn. It produces fragrant white flowers in spring, followed by dark blue fruits. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Chionanthus holdridgii is used as an ornamental tree and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chionanthus holdridgii 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 holdridgii is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels.

Where to Find Chionanthus holdridgii

Chionanthus holdridgii is native to India. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands.

Chionanthus holdridgii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chionanthus holdridgii?

Chionanthus holdridgii

What is the common name of Chionanthus holdridgii?

Holdridge Fringe Tree

What is the natural habitat of Chionanthus holdridgii?

Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests

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

Joseph Vincent Monachino (1911-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Monach.' in the authors string.
William T. Stearn (1911-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stearn' in the authors string.
Wendell Holmes Camp (1904-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Camp' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:56618-2: 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].