Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dipetala
ID:
833097

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 362 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832432



Common Names

  • Fraxinus dipetala
  • Two-Petal Ash
  • Two-Petal White Ash


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Description

Fraxinus dipetala (also called Two-Petal Ash, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States. It grows to a height of about 30 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 dipetala is a medium-sized deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for furniture and other woodworking projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Fraxinus dipetala are small, greenish-yellow, and arranged in panicles. The seeds are small, winged, and brown. The seedlings are slender and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fraxinus dipetala can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer. The plant should be grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be pruned to shape. It is also drought tolerant.

Where to Find Fraxinus dipetala

Fraxinus dipetala can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

Fraxinus dipetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fraxinus dipetala?

Fraxinus dipetala

What is the common name of Fraxinus dipetala?

Two-petal Ash

What is the natural habitat of Fraxinus dipetala?

It is native to eastern North America, from Nova Scotia west to Minnesota, south to northern Florida and southwest to eastern 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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:105824-2: 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].