Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
bakeri
ID:
830699

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb.) Stearn

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 63: 357 (1976 publ. 1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830034

Common Names

  • Bakeri Chionanthus
  • Chionanthus bakeri
  • Bakeri Chionanthus Plant

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Description

Chionanthus bakeri (also called Chinese Fringe Tree, Old Man’s Beard, and Grancy Graybeard, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 15 feet tall. It has white flowers with a sweet fragrance that bloom in the spring. It is native to China, and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Chionanthus bakeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Chionanthus bakeri are white, fragrant and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chionanthus bakeri is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a perennial shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Chionanthus bakeri

Chionanthus bakeri is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, and Venezuela.

Chionanthus bakeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chionanthus bakeri?

Chionanthus bakeri

What is the common name of Chionanthus bakeri?

Baker's Fringe Tree

Where is Chionanthus bakeri native to?

North America

Species in the Chionanthus genus

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, Chionanthus grandifolius, Chionanthus guangxiensis, Chionanthus guianensis, Chionanthus hahlii, Chionanthus hainanensis,

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

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
William T. Stearn (1911-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stearn' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:56607-2: 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].