Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paxiana
ID:
833474

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lingelsh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40: 213 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832809



Common Names

  • Fraxinus paxiana
  • Paxiana Ash
  • Paxiana White Ash


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Description

Fraxinus paxiana (also called Pax's ash, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that can reach up to 25 meters in height. It has a rounded crown and a grey-brown bark. Native to North America, it grows in moist soils in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Fraxinus paxiana is a medium-sized deciduous tree, commonly used as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens. It has a rounded crown and can reach a height of 20 m. The leaves are pinnate, with 7–11 leaflets. The flowers are small, yellow-green, and appear in the spring. The fruit is a samara, with a single seed encased in a thin, papery wing.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fraxinus paxiana has small, greenish-yellow flowers that appear in the spring. Its seeds are small and winged, and its seedlings have a single stem with opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fraxinus paxiana is a deciduous tree that typically grows to a height of 10-20 m (33-66 ft). It prefers a sunny position and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Fraxinus paxiana

Fraxinus paxiana can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Jordan.

Fraxinus paxiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fraxinus paxiana?

Fraxinus paxiana

What is the common name of Fraxinus paxiana?

Pax's Ash

What is the natural habitat of Fraxinus paxiana?

Temperate forests

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:609151-1: 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].