Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
megistocarpus
ID:
1333798

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fern.Alonso & Cogollo

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 269: 15 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346252



Common Names

  • Chionanthus megistocarpus
  • Large-Fruited Chionanthus
  • Large-Fruited Chionanthus Tree


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Description

Chionanthus megistocarpus (also called Large-fruited Fringe Tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to China. It has a woody stem and grows up to 10 m in height. It has white flowers and grows in forests, woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Chionanthus megistocarpus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for animals and birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chionanthus megistocarpus has white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two to three pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chionanthus megistocarpus is a small, evergreen shrub native to China. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Chionanthus megistocarpus

Chionanthus megistocarpus is found in China.

Chionanthus megistocarpus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chionanthus megistocarpus?

Chionanthus megistocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Chionanthus megistocarpus?

It is native to Southeast Asia.

What are the uses of Chionanthus megistocarpus?

It is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb.

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

José Luis Fernández Alonso (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fern.Alonso' in the authors string.
Alvaro Cogollo P. (d.1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogollo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77156699-1: 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].