Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insularis
ID:
833254

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 26: 86 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832589



Common Names

  • Fraxinus insularis
  • Island Ash
  • Island White Ash


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Description

Fraxinus insularis (also called Island Ash, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Japan. It typically grows to a height of 30-50 feet and has a rounded crown. Its bark is gray-brown and scaly. It is found in moist soils in bottomlands, along streams, and in valleys.

Uses & Benefits

Fraxinus insularis is used for making furniture, firewood, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fraxinus insularis is small, yellowish-green, and clustered in axillary panicles. The seed is a samara, with a single seed enclosed in a thin, papery wing. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single stem and compound leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fraxinus insularis is a deciduous tree that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in the fall and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Fraxinus insularis

Fraxinus insularis can be found in the forests of Japan, Korea, and eastern China.

Fraxinus insularis FAQ

What are the common names of Fraxinus insularis?

Island Ash

What is the natural range of Fraxinus insularis?

Eastern United States, from Maine to Florida

What is the typical height of Fraxinus insularis?

30-50 feet

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 Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:609051-1: 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].