Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
putoensis
ID:
806705

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.C.Cheng

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Contr. Biol. Lab. Sci. Soc. China, Bot. Ser. 8: 72 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806039

Common Names

  • Carpinus putoensis
  • Putoensis Carpinus
  • Puto Carpinus

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Description

Carpinus putoensis (also called Puto hornbeam, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Japan, Korea and China. It has a rounded crown and a straight trunk with smooth, gray bark. Its leaves are oval-shaped and serrated, with a glossy green upper surface and a paler underside. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Carpinus putoensis is a deciduous tree that is often used as an ornamental tree in gardens. It is also used as a windbreak or shelterbelt.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carpinus putoensis is a white, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carpinus putoensis is a small deciduous tree that grows up to 10 meters in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a potting mix.

Where to Find Carpinus putoensis

Carpinus putoensis is native to China and can be found in moist forests.

Carpinus putoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carpinus putoensis?

Carpinus putoensis

Where is Carpinus putoensis native to?

China

What is the growth rate of Carpinus putoensis?

Slow to medium

Species in the Carpinus genus

Carpinus betulus, Carpinus caroliniana, Carpinus chuniana, Carpinus cordata, Carpinus dayongina, Carpinus faginea, Carpinus fangiana, Carpinus fargesiana, Carpinus firmifolia, Carpinus hebestroma, Carpinus henryana, Carpinus japonica, Carpinus kawakamii, Carpinus kweichowensis, Carpinus laxiflora, Carpinus lipoensis, Carpinus londoniana, Carpinus luochengensis, Carpinus mengshanensis, Carpinus mianningensis, Carpinus microphylla, Carpinus mollicoma, Carpinus monbeigiana, Carpinus omeiensis, Carpinus orientalis, Carpinus paohsingensis, Carpinus polyneura, Carpinus pubescens, Carpinus purpurinervis, Carpinus putoensis, Carpinus rankanensis, Carpinus rupestris, Carpinus schuschaensis, Carpinus shensiensis, Carpinus shimenensis, Carpinus tientaiensis, Carpinus tropicalis, Carpinus tsaiana, Carpinus tschonoskii, Carpinus turczaninowii, Carpinus viminea, Carpinus schuschaensis, Carpinus tibetana, Carpinus langaoensis,

Species in the Betulaceae family

Alnus mayrii, Alnus acuminata, Alnus alnobetula, Alnus cordata, Alnus cremastogyne, Alnus elliptica, Alnus fallacina, Alnus fauriei, Alnus ferdinandi-coburgii, Alnus firma, Alnus formosana, Alnus glutinosa, Alnus glutipes, Alnus hakkodensis, Alnus hanedae, Alnus henryi, Alnus hirsuta, Alnus hosoii, Alnus incana, Alnus japonica, Alnus jorullensis, Alnus lanata, Alnus mairei, Alnus mandshurica, Alnus maritima, Alnus matsumurae, Alnus maximowiczii, Alnus nepalensis, Alnus nitida, Alnus oblongifolia, Alnus orientalis, Alnus paniculata, Alnus peculiaris, Alnus pendula, Alnus pubescens, Alnus rhombifolia, Alnus rubra, Alnus serrulata, Alnus serrulatoides, Alnus sieboldiana, Alnus subcordata, Alnus suginoi, Alnus trabeculosa, Alnus vermicularis, Alnus dolichocarpa, Alnus djavanshirii, Alnus lusitanica, Betula alleghaniensis, Betula alnoides, Betula alpestris,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-34430: Based on the initial data import
Wan Chun Cheng (1908-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Cheng' in the authors string.