Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
stenurus
ID:
830908

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) Kiew

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Blumea 43: 477 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830243



Common Names

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


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Description

Chionanthus stenurus (also called Stenurus Fringe Tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that grows to a height of 6-10 feet. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, and its flowers are white and fragrant. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea, and it is found in forests, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Chionanthus stenurus 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 stenurus 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 stenurus is a deciduous shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Chionanthus stenurus

Chionanthus stenurus can be found in the western and central parts of China, as well as in the Himalayas.

Chionanthus stenurus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chionanthus stenurus?

Chionanthus stenurus

What is the common name of Chionanthus stenurus?

Narrow-Toothed Fringe Tree

What is the natural habitat of Chionanthus stenurus?

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

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:1004306-1: 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].