Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
mala-elengi
ID:
830824

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dennst.) P.S.Green

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 26: 124 (1984 publ. 1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830159



Common Names

  • Chionanthus mala-elengi
  • Chinese Fringe Tree
  • Old Man's Beard


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Description

Chionanthus mala-elengi (also called Chinese Fringe Tree, Old Man’s Beard, and Grancy Graybeard, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 15 feet tall. It has white flowers with a sweet fragrance that bloom in the spring. It is native to India, and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Chionanthus mala-elengi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and cold.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chionanthus mala-elengi sub. linocieroides (Wight) P.S.Green
Chionanthus mala-elengi sub. terniflorus (Wall. ex G.Don) P.S.Green
Chionanthus mala-elengi sub. mala-elengi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chionanthus mala-elengi is white and bell-shaped with four petals. The seed is a single-seeded drupe and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chionanthus mala-elengi 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 mala-elengi

Chionanthus mala-elengi can be found in India.

Chionanthus mala-elengi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chionanthus mala-elengi?

Chionanthus mala-elengi

What is the natural habitat of Chionanthus mala-elengi?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What is the optimal temperature for Chionanthus mala-elengi?

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

August Wilhelm Dennstedt (1776-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dennst.' in the authors string.
Peter Shaw Green (1920-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Green' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:942251-1: 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].