Fraxinus greggii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Oleaceae
Genus: Fraxinus
Species:
F. greggii
Binomial name
Fraxinus greggii
Synonyms[2]
  • Fraxinus greggii subsp. nummularis (M.E.Jones) A.E.Murray
  • Fraxinus greggii f. nummularis (M.E.Jones) C.H.Mull.
  • Fraxinus nummularis M.E.Jones
  • Fraxinus schiedeana var. parvifolia Torr.
  • Ornus greggii (A.Gray) Nieuwl

Fraxinus greggii, the littleleaf ash or Gregg's ash, is a species of flowering plant in the family Oleaceae, native to Texas and Mexico.[2][3] A xerophytic shrub or scrubby tree reaching 6 m (20 ft), it is suitable for screens and containers.[4][5] There is a cultivar, 'Libby Davison'.[6]

Subtaxa

The following varieties are accepted:[2]

  • Fraxinus greggii var. greggii – Texas, northeastern Mexico
  • Fraxinus greggii var. nummularis (M.E.Jones) Little – Texas, northwestern, northeastern, and southwestern Mexico, and Veracruz

References

  1. ↑ Oldfield, S.; Martínez Salas, E.; Samain, M.-S.; Westwood, M. (2017). "Fraxinus greggii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T96443946A96443948. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T96443946A96443948.en. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 "Fraxinus greggii A.Gray". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  3. ↑ Tipton, Jimmy L. "Vegetative Propagation of Mexican Redbud, Larchleaf Goldenweed, Littleleaf Ash, and Evergreen Sumac" (PDF). HortScience. 25 (2): 196–197. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  4. ↑ "Fraxinus greggii". Plant Database. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. 15 March 2022. Retrieved 27 November 2022. Gregg's Ash, Gregg Ash, Littleleaf Ash, Dogleg Ash, Escobilla, Barreta China
  5. ↑ "14 Types Of Ash Tree: Pictures, Facts And Natural Beauty". outforia.com. Outforia. 30 August 2022. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  6. ↑ "Fraxinus greggii Common Name: Libby Davison little leaf ash". Campus Arboretum. University of Arizona. 2012. Retrieved 27 November 2022.


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