Status:
valid
Authors:
Sarg.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 66: 251 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588786
Common Names
- Carya nussbaumeri
- Nussbaumer's Hickory
- Nussbaumer's Pecan
Description
Carya nussbaumeri (also called Nussbaumer's Hickory, Nussbaumer 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 nussbaumeri 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 nussbaumeri has small yellow-green flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and dark brown, and the seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carya nussbaumeri is a slow-growing tree that can reach heights of up to 20 m (65 ft). It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is typically done by seed, although cuttings can be taken from mature trees. The seeds should be planted in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Once established, the tree is drought tolerant and can withstand cold temperatures.
Where to Find Carya nussbaumeri
Carya nussbaumeri is native to the southeastern United States and parts of Mexico.
Carya nussbaumeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carya nussbaumeri?
Carya nussbaumeri
What is the common name of Carya nussbaumeri?
Nussbaumer's hickory
What is the native range of Carya nussbaumeri?
Eastern 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,