Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Genus:
Species:
ludoviciana
ID:
589444

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ashe) Little

Source:
cmp

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Amer. Midl. Naturalist 29: 504 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588776

Common Names

  • Carya ludoviciana
  • Ludoviciana Hickory
  • Ludoviciana Pecan

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Description

Carya ludoviciana (also called Alabama Hickory, Black Hickory, Nutmeg Hickory, Red Hickory, and Sand 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 dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Carya ludoviciana 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 ludoviciana 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Carya ludoviciana 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 ludoviciana

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

Carya ludoviciana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carya ludoviciana?

Carya ludoviciana

What is the common name of Carya ludoviciana?

Pecan

What is the native range of Carya ludoviciana?

Southeastern 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

IPNI record: 1217408-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001419324
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2701796: Based on the initial data import
Elbert Luther Little (1907-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Little' in the authors string.
William Willard Ashe (1872-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ashe' in the authors string.