Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Genus:
Species:
dunbarii
ID:
589418

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sarg.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 66: 254 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588750

Common Names

  • Carya dunbarii
  • Dunbar's Hickory
  • Dunbar's Pecan

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Description

Carya dunbarii (also called Dunbar's hickory, among many other common names) is a species of deciduous tree native to eastern North America. It is a medium-sized tree growing up to 30 m (98 ft) tall. The leaves are pinnate, and the bark is gray and furrowed. It is found in dry woodlands and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Carya dunbarii is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, colds, and stomach problems. It is also used as a culinary herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carya dunbarii has small, yellow flowers with white and purple markings. The flowers are borne on a long, thin stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carya dunbarii is a deciduous tree that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division of the rootstock or by cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. They should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Carya dunbarii

Carya dunbarii is native to the southeastern United States and parts of Mexico.

Carya dunbarii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carya dunbarii?

Carya dunbarii

What is the common name of Carya dunbarii?

Dunbar's hickory

What is the natural habitat of Carya dunbarii?

Mixed deciduous forests

Species in the Juglandaceae family

Alfaroa costaricensis, Alfaroa guanacastensis, Alfaroa guatemalensis, Alfaroa hondurensis, Alfaroa manningii, Alfaroa mexicana, Alfaroa williamsii, Carya alba, Carya aquatica, Carya brownii, Carya cathayensis, Carya collina, Carya cordiformis, Carya demareei, Carya dunbarii, Carya floridana, Carya glabra, Carya hunanensis, Carya illinoinensis, Carya kweichowensis, Carya laciniosa, Carya laneyi, Carya lecontei, Carya ludoviciana, Carya myristiciformis, Carya nussbaumeri, Carya ovata, Carya pallida, Carya palmeri, Carya poilanei, Carya schneckii, Carya sinensis, Carya texana, Carya tonkinensis, Cyclocarya paliurus, Engelhardia roxburghiana, Engelhardia apoensis, Engelhardia apoensis, Engelhardia danumensis, Engelhardia hainanensis, Engelhardia kinabaluensis, Engelhardia mendalomensis, Engelhardia mersingensis, Engelhardia mollis, Engelhardia rigida, Engelhardia roxburghiana, Engelhardia serrata, Engelhardia spicata, Engelhardia unijuga, Juglans avellana,

References

IPNI record: 1142079-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001418640
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2701772: Based on the initial data import
Charles Sprague Sargent (1841-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sarg.' in the authors string.