Status:
valid
Authors:
Ashe
Source:
wcs
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 33: 230 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832388
Common Names
- Cataubiensis Ash
- Cataubiensis White Ash
- Cataubiensis's Ash
Description
Fraxinus cataubiensis (also called Cataubian Ash, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 20 m tall. It has a conical or columnar crown and smooth bark. This species is native to the Himalayas and western China, and is found in moist mountain forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Fraxinus cataubiensis is used as an ornamental tree in landscaping and for timber and firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fraxinus cataubiensis has small, white, five-lobed flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fraxinus cataubiensis is a deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 25m. It is native to Turkey and the Caucasus. 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 cataubiensis
Fraxinus cataubiensis can be found in the western United States, from California to Washington.
Fraxinus cataubiensis FAQ
What is the average height of Fraxinus cataubiensis?
Fraxinus cataubiensis typically grows to a height of 10-15 feet.
What is the natural habitat of Fraxinus cataubiensis?
Fraxinus cataubiensis is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Turkey, Syria, and Lebanon.
What is the lifespan of Fraxinus cataubiensis?
Fraxinus cataubiensis can live up to 40 years.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:105813-2: 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].