Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
oblanceolatus
ID:
830848

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) P.S.Green

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 46: 273 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830183

Common Names

  • Oblanceolatus Fringe Tree
  • Old Man's Beard
  • Grancy Graybeard

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Description

Chionanthus oblanceolatus (also called Oblanceolate Fringe Tree, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It grows up to 2 m in height and has white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in moist soils, along streams, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chionanthus oblanceolatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant or as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chionanthus oblanceolatus is white and bell-shaped with four petals. The seed is a single-seeded drupe and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chionanthus oblanceolatus is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the shrub should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Chionanthus oblanceolatus

Chionanthus oblanceolatus can be found in the tropical regions of Asia and Africa.

Chionanthus oblanceolatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chionanthus oblanceolatus?

Chionanthus oblanceolatus

What is the family of Chionanthus oblanceolatus?

Oleaceae

What is the common name of Chionanthus oblanceolatus?

Oblanceolate Chionanthus

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

Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Peter Shaw Green (1920-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Green' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:962616-1: 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].