Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
borzae
ID:
833018

Status:
valid

Authors:
Georgescu & Tutunaru

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bot. Cluj 1967: 128 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832353



Common Names

  • Borzae Ash
  • Borzae's Ash
  • Borzae White Ash


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Description

Fraxinus borzae (also called Borza's Ash, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of about 25 feet and has a rounded crown. Its bark is gray and smooth with shallow furrows. Its leaves are pinnately compound and have 7-9 leaflets. It is found in moist woodlands and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Fraxinus borzae is used as an ornamental tree in landscaping and for timber and firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fraxinus borzae has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fraxinus borzae is a deciduous tree that can be propagated from seeds. The seeds should be collected in the fall and sown in a cold frame or in pots filled with a light, well-drained soil mix. The seeds should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location until they germinate. Once the seedlings have grown to a few inches in height, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown until they are ready to be planted in the garden.

Where to Find Fraxinus borzae

Fraxinus borzae can be found in the western United States, from California to Washington.

Fraxinus borzae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fraxinus borzae?

Fraxinus borzae

What is the common name of Fraxinus borzae?

Borza Ash

What is the natural habitat of Fraxinus borzae?

It is native to the Mediterranean region, from southeastern France to western Turkey

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

C.Constantin Georgescu (1898-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Georgescu' in the authors string.
Vasile Tutunaru (b.1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tutunaru' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:608941-1: 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].