Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Genus:
Species:
pallida
ID:
589500

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl. & Graebn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 3(App. 9): 19 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588832

Common Names

  • Carya pallida
  • Pallida Carya
  • Pallida Carya Plant

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Synonyms

  • Carya pallida apposita Ashe [unknown]
  • Carya pallida arenicola Ashe [unknown]
  • Carya pallida pyriformis Ashe [unknown]
  • Hicorius pallida Ashe [unknown]
  • Hicorius pallida apposita Ashe [unknown]
  • Hicoria pallida Ashe [unknown]
  • Hicorius pallida pyriformis Ashe [unknown]
  • Hicorius pallida arenicola Ashe [unknown]
  • Hicorius pallida arkansana Ashe [deprecated]
  • Hicorius pallida villosa Ashe [deprecated]

Description

Carya pallida (also called Sand Hickory, Sand 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 southeastern United States and is typically found in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Carya pallida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used to make herbal tea and its nuts are edible. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carya pallida 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 pallida is a deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 30 m (98 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 pallida

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

Carya pallida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carya pallida?

Carya pallida

What is the common name of Carya pallida?

Sand hickory

What is the native range of Carya pallida?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2701846: Based on the initial data import
Paul Graebner (1871-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Graebn.' in the authors string.
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.