Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Genus:
Species:
illinoinensis
ID:
589431

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wangenh.) K.Koch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Dendrologie 1: 593 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588763

Common Names

  • Carya illinoinensis
  • Illinois Hickory
  • Pecan Hickory

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Synonyms

  • Juglans angustifolia Aiton [unknown]
  • Juglans rubra Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Juglans cylindrica Lam. [unknown]
  • Juglans pecan Marshall [unknown]
  • Juglans illinoinensis Wangenh. [unknown]
  • Carya angustifolia Sweet [unknown]
  • Carya diguetii Dode [unknown]
  • Carya oliviformis (Michx.) Nutt. [unknown]
  • Carya pecan (Walter) Nutt. [unknown]
  • Carya pecan Engl. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Carya tetraptera Liebm. [unknown]
  • Hicorius diguetii Standl. [unknown]
  • Hicoria pecan (Marshall) Britton [unknown]
  • Hicorius tetraptera (Liebm.) J.Rzedowski et al. [unknown]
  • Hicorius oliviformis Nutt. [unknown]
  • Juglans oliviformis Michx. [unknown]
  • Hicorius pecan Britton [unknown]
  • Juglans alba pacana Castigl. [unknown]

Description

Carya illinoinensis (also called 'pecan', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Juglandaceae. It is native to the United States and grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Carya illinoinensis 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 illinoinensis 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 illinoinensis 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 illinoinensis

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

Carya illinoinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carya illinoinensis?

Carya illinoinensis

What is the family of Carya illinoinensis?

Juglandaceae

What is the common name of Carya illinoinensis?

Pecan

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-2701784: Based on the initial data import
Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.
Friedrich Adam Julius von Wangenheim (1749-1800): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wangenh.' in the authors string.