Carya lecontei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lecontei
ID:
589440
Status:
valid
Authors:
Little
Source:
cmp
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Amer. Midl. Naturalist 29: 503 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588772
Common Names
- Carya lecontei
- Leconte's Hickory
- Leconte's Pecan
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- Hicorius texana Leconte [unknown]
Description
Carya lecontei (also called LeConte's Hickory, LeConte Hickory, and Nutmeg 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 southeastern United States and is typically found in moist, lowland forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Carya lecontei 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 lecontei has small yellow-green flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and dark brown, and the seedlings are small and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Carya lecontei 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 lecontei
Carya lecontei is native to the eastern United States and parts of Canada.
Carya lecontei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carya lecontei?
Carya lecontei
What is the common name of Carya lecontei?
Leconte's hickory
What is the native range of Carya lecontei?
Southeastern United States
Species in the Carya genus
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,
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-2701792: Based on the initial data import
Elbert Luther Little (1907-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Little' in the authors string.