Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
salicifolius
ID:
830901

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lingelsh.) Kiew

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Blumea 43: 476 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830236



Common Names

  • Salicifolius Fringe Tree
  • Grancy Graybeard
  • Old Man's Beard


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Description

Chionanthus salicifolius (also called 'Willow-Leaf Chionanthus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Oleaceae. It is a shrub that typically grows to a height of 0.5-2 m. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is found in montane forests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Chionanthus salicifolius is mainly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant, as it is very easy to prune and maintain. The plant is also used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves and bark are used to treat various ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chionanthus salicifolius is white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid shape. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chionanthus salicifolius is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn and should be rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Chionanthus salicifolius

Chionanthus salicifolius is native to the Caribbean and can be found in moist, shady areas in the wild.

Chionanthus salicifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chionanthus salicifolius?

Chionanthus salicifolius

What is the common name of Chionanthus salicifolius?

Willow-Leaf Fringe Tree

What is the natural habitat of Chionanthus salicifolius?

It is native to China, where it grows in moist forests and along streams.

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

Alexander von Lingelsheim (1874-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lingelsh.' 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:1004304-1: 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].