Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wenz.) Lingelsh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40: 22 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833009
Common Names
- Uhdei Ash
- Mountain Ash
- Umbrella Ash
Description
Fraxinus uhdei (also called Mexican ash, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Mexico. 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 uhdei is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Fraxinus uhdei 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 uhdei is a small evergreen tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant. It is best to plant in spring or fall. To propagate from seed, collect the seeds in late summer and plant in a cold frame in fall. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in summer and root in a sandy soil mixture.
Where to Find Fraxinus uhdei
Fraxinus uhdei can be found in Mexico.
Fraxinus uhdei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fraxinus uhdei?
Fraxinus uhdei
What is the common name of Fraxinus uhdei?
Uhde's Ash
What is the natural habitat of Fraxinus uhdei?
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:105922-2: 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].