Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
gigas
ID:
830772

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lingelsh.) Kiew

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Blumea 43: 472 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830107

Common Names

  • Gigas Chionanthus
  • Gigas Fringe Tree
  • Gigas Chinese Fringe Tree

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Description

Chionanthus gigas (also called Giant fringe tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 10m tall. It has an oval to rounded crown and pinnate leaves with ovate leaflets. It is native to China, and is found in forests, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Chionanthus gigas is used as an ornamental tree and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chionanthus gigas is white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chionanthus gigas can be propagated by seeds, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Layering can be done by burying a branch in the soil and allowing it to root before cutting it away from the parent plant.

Where to Find Chionanthus gigas

Chionanthus gigas can be found in the eastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma.

Chionanthus gigas FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chionanthus gigas?

Chionanthus gigas

What is the common name of Chionanthus gigas?

Chinese Fringe Tree

What is the natural habitat of Chionanthus gigas?

Native to China, Chionanthus gigas is found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams

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

Alexander von Lingelsheim (1874-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lingelsh.' in the authors string.
Ruth Kiew (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kiew' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1004297-1: 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].