Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
833330

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lingelsh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40: 217 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832665



Common Names

  • Fraxinus micrantha
  • Dwarf Ash
  • Small-flowered Ash


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Description

Fraxinus micrantha (also called Small-flowered Ash, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to China, Japan, and Korea. It typically grows to a height of 15-25 feet and has an oval to rounded crown. It is found in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands, thickets, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Fraxinus micrantha 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 micrantha has small, yellow-green flowers. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fraxinus micrantha 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 micrantha

Fraxinus micrantha can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Nebraska and Texas.

Fraxinus micrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fraxinus micrantha?

Fraxinus micrantha

What is the common name of Fraxinus micrantha?

Small-flower Ash

What is the natural range of Fraxinus micrantha?

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

Alexander von Lingelsheim (1874-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lingelsh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:609093-1: 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].