Corylus yunnanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yunnanensis
ID:
926058
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Franch.) A.Camus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 1: 438 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925393
Common Names
- Corylus yunnanensis
- Yunnan Hazel
- Yunnan Filbert
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Corylus yunnanensis (also called Yunnan Hazelnut, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to China, and is found in mountain forests and scrub. It has oval-shaped leaves, and its flowers are yellow-green in color.
Uses & Benefits
Corylus yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis is a small, white, cup-shaped flower with a yellowish-green centre. The seed of Corylus yunnanensis is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings of Corylus yunnanensis are small, green, and have a single, round leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Corylus yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis
Corylus yunnanensis can be found in China and Vietnam.
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-47958: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.