Is Chionanthus ramiflorus Roxb. edible?

Yes, Chionanthus ramiflorus Roxb. (Chionanthus ramiflorus Roxb.) is considered edible. Always ensure correct identification before consuming any wild species. Use the iNature app for accurate offline identification.

What family does Chionanthus ramiflorus Roxb. belong to?

Chionanthus ramiflorus Roxb. (Chionanthus ramiflorus Roxb.) belongs to the family Oleaceae, order Lamiales, in the kingdom Plantae. You can identify it offline using the iNature app.

Can I identify Chionanthus ramiflorus Roxb. without internet?

Yes. The iNature app uses on-device AI to identify Chionanthus ramiflorus Roxb. and over 100,000 other species completely offline — no internet connection required. Download free on iOS.

How to Identify Chionanthus ramiflorus Roxb. | Species ID Guide

Q: How to identify Chionanthus ramiflorus Roxb.?

Chionanthus ramiflorus is an evergreen shrub or tree native to Asia, Oceania, and Australian Queensland, eaten by multiple native animal species.

About Chionanthus ramiflorus Roxb.

Scientific Name and Growth Form

Chionanthus ramiflorus Roxb. is an evergreen shrub or tree that can grow up to 23 meters (75 feet) tall.

Trunk and Twig Characteristics

Its trunk and branches are pale, and leafy twigs are circular in cross-section.

Leaf Shape and Size

The glossy green leaves are typically elliptic to oblong-elliptic, measuring 8 to 20 cm (3.1 to 7.9 in) long and 4 to 7 cm (1.6 to 2.8 in) wide.

Petiole and Leaf Veins

Leaves attach to twigs via a petiole that can reach up to 5 cm (2.0 in) long, and have 7–10 lateral veins on each side of the midrib.

Inflorescence Traits

The inflorescence is a panicle growing up to 12 cm (4.7 in) long, holding numerous small white or yellow flowers.

Flower Structure

Each flower has four petals that are about 2.5 mm (0.10 in) long.

Fruit Characteristics

The fruit is a blue-black, ovoid drupe around 25 mm (1.0 in) long and 15 mm (0.6 in) in diameter.

Native Distribution

This species is native to regions matching the World Geographical Scheme for Recording Plant Distributions: South-Central China, Southeast China, Hainan, Taiwan (Eastern Asia); Assam, Bangladesh, East Himalaya, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, West Himalaya (Indian Subcontinent); Andaman Islands, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Nicobar Islands, Thailand, Vietnam (Indo-China); Borneo, Lesser Sunda Islands, Malaya, Maluku, Philippines, Sulawesi, Sumatera (Malesia); New Guinea, Solomon Islands (Papuasia); and Queensland, Australia.

Habitat Types

It grows in evergreen or deciduous forests, including rainforest, monsoon forest, and littoral forest.

Altitudinal Range

Recorded altitudes for the species vary by location: from sea level up to around 600 m (2,000 ft) in Australia, up to 1,500 m (4,900 ft) in Thailand, up to 2,000 m (6,600 ft) in China, and between 400 and 500 m (1,300 and 1,600 ft) in Nepal.