Fraxinus ornus
Manna ash
Fraxinus ornus, commonly known as the Manna Ash, is a deciduous tree prized for its ornamental beauty and medicinal properties. Historically, its sap was harvested to create a sweet, nutritious syrup. Today, various parts of the plant are studied for their potential antioxidant and therapeutic benefits in traditional herbalism.
- Scientific name: Fraxinus ornus
- Family: Oleaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Lamiales and is a member of the Oleaceae family. Specifically, it is categorized under the genus Fraxinus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Oleaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Fraxinus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Fraxinus ornus, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Poland, it is referred to as jesion mannowy, while in the Basque Country, it is called lizar loredun. In Hungary, the species is known as virágos kőrís, and in German-speaking regions, it is called Manna-Esche. Additionally, in Upper Sorbian, it is identified as kćenjowa jaseń.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | jesion mannowy | Wikidata |
| eu | Lizar loredun | Wikidata |
| hu | virágos kőris | Wikidata |
| de | Manna-Esche | Wikidata |
| hsb | Kćenjowa jaseń | Wikidata |
| ar | مران رمادي | Wikidata |
| nl | Pluimes | Wikidata |
| sv | Manna-ask | Wikidata |
| ru | Ясень манновый | Wikidata |
| tr | Çiçekli dişbudak | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented in both Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward the center of the continent, it is also found within the borders of Belgium. The species extends further into Middle Europe, where it grows in Austria. Finally, its geographical range includes the territories of Czechia and Slovakia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the Manna Ash, utilizes various components for medicinal purposes, though much of its traditional value is derived from its specific tissues. While the leaves and flowers are often studied for their biological properties, the bark is a significant part of the specimen used in various herbal applications. In traditional contexts, the bark is harvested with care to ensure the tree's survival, serving as a source of bioactive compounds that have been explored for their potential therapeutic effects.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Fraxinus ornus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include escuside, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| escuside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Fraxinus ornus has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antiviral, Repellent.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Repellent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Fraxinus ornus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetes mellitus.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |