Species name:

Fraxinus ornus

Taxonomy

Family

Species

ornus

Nomenclature Melissopalynology

Fraxinus ornus

Classifier

L.

Distribution

Europe, Asia and Australia.

Utility

Fine wood and firewood. Phytotherapy and alternative Medicine. Cultivated in southern Italy for “manna” production, sugary substance secreted by engraved drums. It is used in the confectionery industry, as well as in pharmacology. Ornamental plant and biodiversity

Flowering time

IV - V

Pollen colour

Yellow - greenish

Pollen

++

Nectar

No

Pollen characteristic