Status:
valid
Authors:
(Merr. & Chun) B.M.Miao
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Invest. Stud. Nat. Mus. Hist. Nat. Shanghaiense 7: 18 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830116
Common Names
- Hainanensis Chionanthus
- Hainanensis Fringe Tree
- Hainanensis Chinese Fringe Tree
Description
Chionanthus hainanensis (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 hainanensis 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 hainanensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chionanthus hainanensis is a small tree or shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Prune to shape in late winter or early spring.
Where to Find Chionanthus hainanensis
Chionanthus hainanensis is native to China. It can be found in subtropical forests and woodlands.
Chionanthus hainanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chionanthus hainanensis?
Chionanthus hainanensis
What is the common name of Chionanthus hainanensis?
Chinese Fringe Tree
What is the natural habitat of Chionanthus hainanensis?
Native to China, Chionanthus hainanensis 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
Bo Mao Miao: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.M.Miao' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:944559-1: 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].