Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Genus:
Species:
laciniosa
ID:
589436

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Michx.) Loudon

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. : 384 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588768

Common Names

  • Carya laciniosa
  • Laciniosa Hickory
  • Shellbark Hickory

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Synonyms

  • Juglans ambigua Michx. [unknown]
  • Juglans sulcata Willd. [unknown]
  • Juglans pubescens Willd. [unknown]
  • Hicorius sulcata Britton [unknown]
  • Hicorius acuminata Dippel [unknown]
  • Hicorius laciniosa Sarg. [unknown]
  • Hicorius sulcata Raf. [unknown]
  • Hicoria laciniosa (F.Michx.) Sarg. [unknown]
  • Juglans laciniosa F.Michx. [unknown]

Description

Carya laciniosa (also called Big Shellbark Hickory, Big Shagbark Hickory, Bigleaf Shagbark Hickory, Kingnut Hickory, Shellbark Hickory, Shagbark Hickory, and Swamp Hickory, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 30 meters tall. It has a gray bark with deep furrows and a rounded crown. It is native to the eastern United States and Canada and is typically found in moist, lowland forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Carya laciniosa 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 laciniosa 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 laciniosa is a deciduous tree that grows up to 30 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by grafting or cuttings.

Where to Find Carya laciniosa

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

Carya laciniosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carya laciniosa?

Carya laciniosa

What is the common name of Carya laciniosa?

Mockernut Hickory

What is the natural range of Carya laciniosa?

Eastern United States

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-2701789: Based on the initial data import
John Claudius Loudon (1783-1843): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loudon' in the authors string.
François André Michaux (1770-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Michx.' in the authors string.