Corylus wulingensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wulingensis
ID:
926056
Status:
valid
Authors:
Q.X.Liu & C.M.Zhang
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 10(1): 35 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925391
Common Names
- Corylus wulingensis
- Wuling Hazel
- Wuling Filbert
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Corylus wulingensis (also called Chinese Hazelnut, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam, and is found in mountain forests, scrub, and thickets. It has oval-shaped leaves, and its flowers are yellow-green in color.
Uses & Benefits
Corylus wulingensis 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
The flower of Corylus wulingensis is a small, white, cup-shaped flower with a yellowish-green centre. The seed of Corylus wulingensis is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings of Corylus wulingensis are small, green, and have a single, round leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Corylus wulingensis 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 wulingensis
Corylus wulingensis can be found in China and Japan.
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-47956: Based on the initial data import
Qi Xing Liu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.X.Liu' in the authors string.
Can Ming Zhang (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Zhang' in the authors string.