Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anomala
ID:
832987

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr. ex S.Watson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Botany [Fortieth Parallel] : 283 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832322



Common Names

  • Fraxinus anomala
  • Single-Leaf Ash
  • One-Seed Ash


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Description

Fraxinus anomala (also called Single-Leaf Ash, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that typically grows up to 15m tall. It is native to western North America and is found in dry, rocky slopes and canyons. Its leaves are single and oval-shaped, with a pointed tip and serrated edges.

Uses & Benefits

Fraxinus anomala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. The leaves of this plant are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Fraxinus anomala var. triphylla M.E.Jones
Fraxinus anomala var. anomala

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fraxinus anomala has small, yellow flowers that bloom in early spring. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fraxinus anomala is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-draining soil. Layering can be done in early spring by burying a low-growing branch in the soil and covering it with a layer of mulch. The branch should be left in the soil until it has rooted, then it can be cut from the parent plant and transplanted.

Where to Find Fraxinus anomala

Fraxinus anomala is native to the western United States.

Fraxinus anomala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fraxinus anomala?

Fraxinus anomala

What is the common name of Fraxinus anomala?

Singleleaf Ash

What type of plant is Fraxinus anomala?

Deciduous tree

Species in the Fraxinus genus

Fraxinus albicans, Fraxinus americana, Fraxinus angustifolia, Fraxinus anomala, Fraxinus apertisquamifera, Fraxinus baroniana, Fraxinus berlandieriana, Fraxinus bornmuelleri, Fraxinus borzae, Fraxinus bungeana, Fraxinus caroliniana, Fraxinus cataubiensis, Fraxinus chiisanensis, Fraxinus chinensis, Fraxinus cuspidata, Fraxinus depauperata, Fraxinus dimorpha, Fraxinus dipetala, Fraxinus excelsior, Fraxinus ferruginea, Fraxinus floribunda, Fraxinus gooddingii, Fraxinus greggii, Fraxinus griffithii, Fraxinus hookeri, Fraxinus hubeiensis, Fraxinus hybrida, Fraxinus insularis, Fraxinus lanuginosa, Fraxinus latifolia, Fraxinus longicuspis, Fraxinus malacophylla, Fraxinus mandshurica, Fraxinus micrantha, Fraxinus nigra, Fraxinus odontocalyx, Fraxinus ornus, Fraxinus pallisiae, Fraxinus papillosa, Fraxinus paxiana, Fraxinus pennsylvanica, Fraxinus platypoda, Fraxinus potosina, Fraxinus pringlei, Fraxinus profunda, Fraxinus punctata, Fraxinus purpusii, Fraxinus quadrangulata, Fraxinus raibocarpa, Fraxinus reflexiflora,

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

John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:608916-1: 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].