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Narrow-leafed Ash

Fraxinus angustifolia

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Cyprus), Europe (6 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Lamiales (Lamiales)
Family
Oleaceae
Genus
Fraxinus
Species
Fraxinus angustifolia (Narrow-leafed Ash)

Names in Other Languages

German schmalblättrige Esche
Portuguese Freixo

Similar Species in Fraxinus

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Afghan Ash
Fraxinus xanthoxyloides
Least Concern
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American Ash
Fraxinus americana
Not Evaluated
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Arizon ash
Fraxinus velutina
Least Concern
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ash
Fraxinus excelsior
Vulnerable
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Balkan Ash
Fraxinus pallisiae
Data Deficient
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Berlandier ash
Fraxinus berlandieriana
Least Concern
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Black Ash
Fraxinus nigra
Critically Endangered
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Blue Ash
Fraxinus quadrangulata
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Narrow-leafed Ash?
The scientific name of Narrow-leafed Ash is Fraxinus angustifolia. It belongs to the genus Fraxinus.
What is the conservation status of Narrow-leafed Ash?
Narrow-leafed Ash (Fraxinus angustifolia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Narrow-leafed Ash live?
Narrow-leafed Ash is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Cyprus), Europe (6 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Cyprus, Latvia, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Sweden, United Kingdom.
What family does Narrow-leafed Ash belong to?
Narrow-leafed Ash (Fraxinus angustifolia) belongs to the genus Fraxinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Oleaceae.
Is Narrow-leafed Ash endangered?
No, Narrow-leafed Ash (Fraxinus angustifolia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Narrow-leafed Ash belong to?
Narrow-leafed Ash (Fraxinus angustifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Narrow-leafed Ash?
The closest relatives of Narrow-leafed Ash in the genus Fraxinus include Afghan Ash, American Ash, Arizon ash, ash, Balkan Ash.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Fraxinus — 20 Species

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Afghan Ash
Fraxinus xanthoxyloides
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American Ash
Fraxinus americana
NE 🐾
Arizon ash
Fraxinus velutina
LC 🐾
ash
Fraxinus excelsior
VU 🐾
Balkan Ash
Fraxinus pallisiae
DD 🐾
Berlandier ash
Fraxinus berlandieriana
LC 🐾
Black Ash
Fraxinus nigra
CR 🐾
Blue Ash
Fraxinus quadrangulata
CR 🐾
California ash
Fraxinus dipetala
LC 🐾
Carolina Ash
Fraxinus caroliniana
EN 🐾
Chinese ash
Fraxinus chinensis
LC 🐾
Chinese flowering ash
Fraxinus sieboldiana
NE 🐾
East Indian Ash
Fraxinus floribunda
LC 🐾
fragrant ash
Fraxinus cuspidata
LC 🐾
Goodding ash
Fraxinus gooddingii
LC 🐾
Green ash, Red ash
Fraxinus pennsylvanica
NE 🐾
Gregg ash
Fraxinus greggii
LC 🐾
Himalayan ash
Fraxinus griffithii
LC 🐾
Himalayan Ash
Fraxinus micrantha
DD 🐾
Japanese ash
Fraxinus longicuspis
LC
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