Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
longipetalus
ID:
830814

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) Kiew

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Malaysian Forester 43: 379 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830149



Common Names

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


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Description

Chionanthus longipetalus (also called Long-Petaled 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 longipetalus 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 longipetalus 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 longipetalus is a small tree or shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Prune to shape in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Chionanthus longipetalus

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

Chionanthus longipetalus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chionanthus longipetalus?

Chionanthus longipetalus

What is the natural habitat of Chionanthus longipetalus?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What is the optimal temperature for Chionanthus longipetalus?

15-30°C

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

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Ruth Kiew (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kiew' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:908018-1: 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].