Fraxinus platypoda - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Oliv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 20: t. 1929 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832853
Common Names
- Fraxinus platypoda
- Flat-Footed Ash
- Flat-Footed White Ash
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fraxinus platypoda (also called Flat-footed Ash, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to eastern Asia. It grows up to 20 meters tall and has a rounded crown with a straight trunk. It is found in moist soils near streams, rivers, and lakes, as well as in upland sites with mesic soils.
Uses & Benefits
Fraxinus platypoda 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 platypoda 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fraxinus platypoda 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 platypoda
Fraxinus platypoda can be found in western North America, from British Columbia to California.
Fraxinus platypoda FAQ
What is the common name of Fraxinus platypoda?
Broad-footed Ash
What is the natural habitat of Fraxinus platypoda?
Woodlands, along streams, and in moist areas
What is the scientific name of Fraxinus platypoda?
Fraxinus platypoda
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
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:609162-1: 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].