Fraxinus malacophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 26: t. 2598 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832649
Common Names
- Wrinkled-leaved Ash
- Malacophylla Ash
- Malacophylla Fraxinus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fraxinus malacophylla (also called Leatherleaf Ash, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 25 meters tall. It is native to the eastern United States and southeastern Canada, and is found in moist, open habitats such as woodlands and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Fraxinus malacophylla is used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks, and is also used for firewood and timber. It has a wide range of medicinal uses, including treating coughs, colds, and fever, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fraxinus malacophylla has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin, with light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fraxinus malacophylla can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a sheltered location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Fraxinus malacophylla
Fraxinus malacophylla can be found in the western United States and Canada.
Fraxinus malacophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fraxinus malacophylla?
Fraxinus malacophylla
What is the common name of Fraxinus malacophylla?
Soft-leaf Ash
What is the natural range of Fraxinus malacophylla?
Eastern United States and Canada
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:609084-1: 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].