Chionanthus racemosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
racemosus
ID:
1545323
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Merr.) Kiew & Pelser
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Blumea 66: 99 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000026079
Common Names
- Chionanthus racemosus
- Racemosus Chionanthus
- Chionanthus
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Chionanthus racemosus (also called White Fringe Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Oleaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States. It is found in montane forests, grasslands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Chionanthus racemosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chionanthus racemosus is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Chionanthus racemosus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly, but avoid overwatering. Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Chionanthus racemosus
Chionanthus racemosus is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Chionanthus racemosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chionanthus racemosus?
Chionanthus racemosus
What is the natural habitat of Chionanthus racemosus?
It is native to the Himalayan region of India.
What is the growth habit of Chionanthus racemosus?
It is a small, deciduous shrub with an upright growth habit.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77298361-1: 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].