Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
589421

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mill.) Sweet

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. : 97 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588753

Common Names

  • Carya glabra
  • Smooth Hickory
  • Pignut Hickory

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Synonyms

  • Juglans glabra Mill. [unknown]
  • Juglans porcina Michx.f. [unknown]
  • Juglans obcordata Lam. [unknown]
  • Scoria pyriformis Raf. [unknown]
  • Scoria glabra Kuntze [unknown]
  • Carya austrina (Small) Murrill [unknown]
  • Carya glabra angulata Sarg. [unknown]
  • Carya microcarpa Nutt. [unknown]
  • Carya obcordata Sweet [unknown]
  • Carya porcina Nutt. ex Elliott [unknown]
  • Carya porcina hirsuta Ashe [unknown]
  • Carya porcina reniformis Ashe [unknown]
  • Hicorius austrina Small [unknown]
  • Hicorius glabra Britton [unknown]
  • Hicorius magnifloridiana Murrill [unknown]
  • Hicorius microcarpa Raf. [unknown]
  • Hicorius microcarpa Britton [unknown]
  • Carya glabra glabra [unknown]
  • Hicoria microcarpa (Nutt.) Britton [unknown]
  • Hicoria austrina Small [unknown]
  • Hicoria glabra (Mill.) Britton [unknown]
  • Juglans alba odorata Marshall [unknown]
  • Hicoria odorata (Marshall) Dippel [unknown]
  • Hicoria glabra odorata (Marshall) Sarg. [unknown]
  • Hicoria ovalis odorata (Marshall) Ashe [unknown]
  • Juglans porcina F.Michx. [unknown]
  • Hicorius porcina Raf. [unknown]
  • Hicorius glabra acuta Ashe [unknown]
  • Hicorius glabra pyriformis Koehne [unknown]
  • Hicorius glabra reniformis Ashe [unknown]
  • Hicorius glabra similis Ashe [unknown]
  • Hicorius porcina acuta Ashe [unknown]
  • Hicorius porcina hirsuta Ashe [unknown]
  • Hicorius porcina reniformis Ashe [unknown]
  • Hicorius glabra megacarpa Sudw. [deprecated]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carya glabra var. megacarpa (Sarg.) Sarg.
Carya glabra var. odorata (Marshall) Little

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carya glabra 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 glabra 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 glabra

Carya glabra is native to the eastern United States and parts of Canada.

Carya glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carya glabra?

Carya glabra

What is the family of Carya glabra?

Juglandaceae

What is the common name of Carya glabra?

Pignut Hickory

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2701775: Based on the initial data import
Robert Sweet (1783-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sweet' in the authors string.
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.