Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
zeylanicus
ID:
830940

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 8 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830275



Common Names

  • Chionanthus zeylanicus
  • Chinese Fringe Tree
  • Old Man's Beard


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Description

Chionanthus zeylanicus (also called Ceylon 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 zeylanicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chionanthus zeylanicus 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 zeylanicus 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 zeylanicus

Chionanthus zeylanicus is native to Sri Lanka and can be found in wet forests.

Chionanthus zeylanicus FAQ

What is the common name of Chionanthus zeylanicus?

Ceylon laurel

What is the natural habitat of Chionanthus zeylanicus?

Tropical rainforest

What is the growth habit of Chionanthus zeylanicus?

Evergreen shrub or small tree

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:608818-1: 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].