Fraxinus rufescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lingelsh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40: 218 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832930
Common Names
- Rufescent Ash
- Red Ash
- Mountain Ash
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fraxinus rufescens (also called Scarlet Ash, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to the United States and Canada. It has a pyramidal shape and grows to a height of 25 meters. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in forests, along streams, and in mountain valleys.
Uses & Benefits
Fraxinus rufescens is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fraxinus rufescens has small, yellowish-green flowers in clusters, followed by small, winged seeds. The seedlings have opposite, compound leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fraxinus rufescens is a medium-sized deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 50 feet. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9 and prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the fall and cuttings should be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Fraxinus rufescens
Fraxinus rufescens is native to the western United States, from California to Washington.
Fraxinus rufescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fraxinus rufescens?
Fraxinus rufescens
What is the common name of Fraxinus rufescens?
Rufescens Ash
What is the native range of Fraxinus rufescens?
China
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:105910-2: 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].