Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
trichotomus
ID:
830920

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) P.S.Green

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 49: 266 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830255



Common Names

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


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Description

Chionanthus trichotomus (also called Three-parted 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 trichotomus is a plant native to Central and South America. It has been used traditionally to treat a variety of ailments including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiseptic properties. In addition, it has been used to treat skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chionanthus trichotomus is white, with four petals and four sepals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chionanthus trichotomus is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Chionanthus trichotomus

Chionanthus trichotomus is native to China and can be found in forests and thickets in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

Chionanthus trichotomus FAQ

What is the common name of Chionanthus trichotomus?

Three-branched Chionanthus

What is the growth rate of Chionanthus trichotomus?

Moderate

What is the lifespan of Chionanthus trichotomus?

Up to 15 years

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 Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' 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:977390-1: 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].