Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferox
ID:
925975

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 1: 77 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925310

Common Names

  • Corylus ferox
  • Himalayan Hazel
  • Toothed Hazel

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Description

Corylus ferox (also called Himalayan Hazel, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to the Himalayas. It is found in moist woodlands, often growing in thickets and along streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Corylus ferox is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for rockeries. It is also used as a ground cover in shaded areas.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Corylus ferox var. ferox
Corylus ferox var. tibetica (Batalin) Franch.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Corylus ferox has small, yellow-green flowers that hang in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corylus ferox is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 6 m tall. It is hardy and can tolerate a wide range of soils and climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Corylus ferox

Corylus ferox can be found in the Himalayas and western China.

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,

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