Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sinensis
ID:
186941

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Encycl.2: 465 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186270

Common Names

  • Chinese Honey Locust
  • Gleditsia sinensis
  • Honey Locust

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Synonyms

  • Gleditsia macracantha Desf. [valid]
  • Gleditsia horrida Willd. [illegitimate]
  • Gleditsia officinalis Hemsl. [valid]
  • Gleditsia macrantha Desf. [unknown]
  • Gleditsia fontanesii Spach [valid]
  • Gleditsia nana Dippel [valid]
  • Gleditsia xylocarpa Hance [valid]
  • Gymnocladus williamsii Hance [valid]
  • Caesalpiniodes macracantha (Desf.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Caesalpiniodes sinensis (Lam.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gleditsia sinensis inermis DuHam. ex Loudon [valid]
  • Gleditsia sinensis purpurea hort. ex Loudon [valid]
  • Gleditsia japonica Loddiges Cat. ex Loudon [invalid]
  • Gleditsia indica Pers. [valid]
  • Caesalpiniodes sinense (Lam.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gleditsia sinensis pendula G.Nicholson [invalid]
  • Gleditsia sinensis major Loudon [unknown]
  • Gleditsia pendula-excelsa Pynaert [invalid]
  • Gleditsia pendula Van Geert [invalid]

Description

Gleditsia sinensis (also called Chinese Honey Locust, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to East Asia. It has compound leaves with leaflets and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is found in open woodlands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gleditsia sinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used to make rope and paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gleditsia sinensis has small, yellowish-white flowers that are arranged in panicles. The seed is a flat, brown, oblong bean. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gleditsia sinensis is a deciduous tree that is native to Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in early spring and planted in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Gleditsia sinensis

Gleditsia sinensis can be found in China, Korea, and Japan.

Gleditsia sinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gleditsia sinensis?

Gleditsia sinensis

What is the common name of Gleditsia sinensis?

Chinese Honey Locust

Where is Gleditsia sinensis native to?

Asia

Species in the Fabaceae family