Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nigra
ID:
833347

Status:
valid

Authors:
Marshall

Source:
wcs

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Arbust. Amer. : 51 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832682



Common Names

  • Fraxinus nigra
  • Black Ash
  • Nigra Ash


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Description

Fraxinus nigra (also called Black Ash, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to the eastern United States and Canada. It typically grows to a height of 30-50 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 nigra 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 nigra 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 nigra is a deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 240 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is typically done through seeds, which should be collected in the fall and sown in the spring. Cuttings can also be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Fraxinus nigra

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

Fraxinus nigra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fraxinus nigra?

Fraxinus nigra

What is the common name of Fraxinus nigra?

Black ash

What is the natural range of Fraxinus nigra?

Eastern North America

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

Humphry Marshall (1722-1801): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marshall' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:609112-1: 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].