Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
leopoldii
ID:
830804

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kiew

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Tree Fl. Sabah & Sarawak 4: 349 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830139



Common Names

  • Leopoldii Chionanthus
  • Leopoldii Fringe Tree
  • Leopoldii Chinese Fringe Tree


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Description

Chionanthus leopoldii (also called Leopold's Fringe Tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Mexico and Central America. 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 leopoldii 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 leopoldii is white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chionanthus leopoldii 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 leopoldii

Chionanthus leopoldii is native to China. It can be found in subtropical forests and woodlands.

Chionanthus leopoldii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chionanthus leopoldii?

Chionanthus leopoldii

What is the family of Chionanthus leopoldii?

Oleaceae

What is the common name of Chionanthus leopoldii?

Leopold's Chionanthus

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

Ruth Kiew (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kiew' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20006389-1: 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].