Status:
valid
Authors:
(Merr.) Kiew
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Malaysian Forester 43: 381 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830188
Common Names
- Pachyphyllus Fringe Tree
- Old Man's Beard
- Grancy Graybeard
Description
Chionanthus pachyphyllus (also called Thick-leaved Fringe Tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to China and Japan. It grows up to 15 meters in height and has an oval to rounded crown. Its leaves are obovate to oblong-lanceolate, with a serrated margin. It is found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Chionanthus pachyphyllus 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 pachyphyllus is white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chionanthus pachyphyllus 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 pachyphyllus
Chionanthus pachyphyllus can be found in the tropical regions of Asia and Africa.
Chionanthus pachyphyllus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chionanthus pachyphyllus?
Chionanthus pachyphyllus
What is the family of Chionanthus pachyphyllus?
Oleaceae
What is the common name of Chionanthus pachyphyllus?
Pachyphyllous 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:908020-1: 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].