Status:
valid
Authors:
W.W.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 9: 106 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833005
Common Names
- Trifoliolata Ash
- Mountain Ash
- Umbrella Ash
Description
Fraxinus trifoliolata (also called Trifoliate ash, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 15 metres tall. It is found in moist soils in valleys, on slopes, and in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Fraxinus trifoliolata is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Fraxinus trifoliolata are small, yellow-green in color, and grow in clusters. The seeds are small, winged, and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem with small, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fraxinus trifoliolata is a deciduous tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is slow and difficult, but cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium. The plant can also be divided in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Fraxinus trifoliolata
Fraxinus trifoliolata can be found in the United States and Mexico.
Fraxinus trifoliolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fraxinus trifoliolata?
Fraxinus trifoliolata
What is the common name of Fraxinus trifoliolata?
Trifoliolate Ash
What is the natural habitat of Fraxinus trifoliolata?
It is native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:609256-1: 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].