Fraxinus chinensis explained

Fraxinus chinensis, the Chinese ash, is a species of flowering trees. Its leaves are used in traditional Chinese medicine for dysentery disorders.

Fraxinus chinensis is dioecious, with male and female flowers produced on separate individuals.^[1]

References

• Bensky, D., Clavey, S., Stöger, E., Gamble, A., Bensky, L. L., & Martin-Kagartsang, J. (2016). Materia Medica (3rd ed.). Schiedlberg: BACOPA.
• Xhou-Zhong, Y., Flaws, B., & Shou-Zhong, Y. (1998). The divine farmer's Materia Medica: A translation of the "Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing." United States: Blue Poppy Press.

Notes and References

1. 10.1007/s00606-008-0005-3. Systematics of Fraxinus (Oleaceae) and evolution of dioecy. 2008. Wallander. Eva. Plant Systematics and Evolution. 273. 1–2. 25–49. 24152294.