Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jacquemontii
ID:
926000

Status:
valid

Authors:
Decne.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Voy. Inde 4: 160 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925335

Common Names

  • Corylus jacquemontii
  • Jacquemont's Hazel
  • Jacquemont's Filbert

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Description

Corylus jacquemontii (also called Jacquemont's 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 jacquemontii is an ornamental shrub that is used in gardens and parks. It has a dense foliage and produces yellowish-brown catkins in the springtime. It is also used as a windbreak or a privacy screen.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Corylus jacquemontii 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 jacquemontii 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 jacquemontii

Corylus jacquemontii 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-47905: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.