Corylus heterophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
925986
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fisch. ex Trautv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Pl. Imag. Descr. Fl. Russ. 1: 10 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925321
Common Names
- Corylus heterophylla
- Chinese Hazel
- Variegated Hazel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Corylus heterophylla (also called Chinese Hazel, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to China. It is found in moist woodlands, often growing in thickets and along streambanks.
Uses & Benefits
Corylus heterophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Corylus heterophylla var. heterophyllaCorylus heterophylla var. sutchuenensis Franch.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Corylus heterophylla 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Corylus heterophylla 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 heterophylla
Corylus heterophylla can be found in the Himalayas and western China.
Species in the Corylus genus
Corylus americana, Corylus avellana, Corylus chinensis, Corylus colchica, Corylus colurna, Corylus colurnoides, Corylus cornuta, Corylus fargesii, Corylus ferox, Corylus heterophylla, Corylus jacquemontii, Corylus maxima, Corylus potaninii, Corylus sieboldiana, Corylus wangii, Corylus wulingensis, Corylus yunnanensis,
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-47893: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Ernst Rudolf von Trautvetter (1809-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trautv.' in the authors string.