Oleaceae · Chionanthus

Chionanthus zeylanica

Tree
Habit
Tree
Found in India
Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
Flowering
December-July

Plant Details

Scientific name
Chionanthus zeylanica
Genus
Chionanthus
Family
Oleaceae
Habit
Tree
Habitat
Moist deciduous and semi-Evergreen forests
Habitat type
Forest
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka
Found in India
Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
Flowering & fruiting
December-July
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Opposite
Type
Variable
Toothed margin leaf character
Margin
Toothed
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Oleaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Panicle
Fruit
Drupe

Typical of the Oleaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Chionanthus zeylanica

Chionanthus zeylanica is a tree belonging to the Oleaceae family (Olive/Jasmine family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple/pinnate leaves, panicle/cymose flower clusters, drupe/capsule/samara fruit. It is typically found in moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during December-July.

Illustration representing the Oleaceae family
Botanical family

Oleaceae

Olive/Jasmine family

Chionanthus zeylanica belongs to the Oleaceae family.

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