Fraxinus dimorpha
Botanical Information
Family | Oleaceae |
Genus | Fraxinus |
Species | dimorpha |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Origin | Algeria, and Morocco. |
Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | The plant has been used in folk medicine for its diuretic, laxative, anti-rheumatic and mild purgative effects as well as for treating constipation, dropsy, arthritis, rheumatic pain, cystitis, animal bone fracture and itching scalp. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -20 - 35°c |
Temperature (°F) | -4 - 95 °F |
Description and Growing Information
ID Characteristic | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List. |
Propagation | By sowing seed in a cold frame in spring or in autumn. |
Habitat | Pastures, mountain plains, river banks, river beds, ravines, woodlands clearings, steep hills and Mediterranean forest. |
Flower Description | White flowers. |