Fraxinus dimorpha


Botanical Information

FamilyOleaceae
GenusFraxinus
Speciesdimorpha
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginAlgeria, and Morocco.
Ethnobotanical Uses
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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 CharacteristicThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List.
PropagationBy sowing seed in a cold frame in spring or in autumn.
HabitatPastures, mountain plains, river banks, river beds, ravines, woodlands clearings, steep hills and Mediterranean forest.
Flower DescriptionWhite flowers.

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