Fraxinus caroliniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1768
Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict., ed. 8. : n.° 6 (1768)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832374
Common Names
- Caroliniana Ash
- Caroliniana White Ash
- Caroliniana's Ash
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fraxinus caroliniana (also called Carolina Ash, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 25 m tall. It has a pyramidal crown and smooth bark. This species is native to eastern North America, and is found in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Fraxinus caroliniana is used as an ornamental tree in landscaping and for timber and firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fraxinus caroliniana has small, white, five-lobed flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fraxinus caroliniana is a deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 25m. It is native to the southeastern United States. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Fraxinus caroliniana
Fraxinus caroliniana can be found in the western United States, from California to Washington.
Fraxinus caroliniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fraxinus caroliniana?
Fraxinus caroliniana
What is the common name of Fraxinus caroliniana?
Carolina Ash
What is the natural habitat of Fraxinus caroliniana?
It is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina south to Florida and west to Texas
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
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:608957-1: 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].