Status:
valid
Authors:
Engelm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Nov. Mexic. : 54 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001220335
Common Names
- Juglans Mollis
- Soft Walnut
- Soft Juglans
Description
Juglans mollis (also called Soft Walnut, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to East Asia and is found in moist, shady habitats such as mountain forests.
Uses & Benefits
Juglans mollis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Juglans mollis are yellow, bell-shaped and arranged in a cluster. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Juglans mollis is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in a variety of soils and climates. It prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It can also be grown from divisions of existing plants.
Where to Find Juglans mollis
Juglans mollis is found in the eastern United States and Canada.
Juglans mollis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juglans mollis?
Juglans mollis
What is the common name of Juglans mollis?
Soft Walnut
What is the natural habitat of Juglans mollis?
Open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas
Species in the Juglans genus
Juglans avellana,
Juglans bixbyi,
Juglans jamaicensis,
Juglans pyriformis,
Juglans regia,
Juglans venezuelensis,
Juglans cinerea,
Juglans neotropica,
Juglans nigra,
Juglans notha,
Juglans hopeiensis,
Juglans hindsii,
Juglans major,
Juglans australis,
Juglans boliviana,
Juglans honorei,
Juglans mandshurica,
Juglans californica,
Juglans microcarpa,
Juglans steyermarkii,
Juglans ailantifolia,
Juglans sigillata,
Juglans soratensis,
Juglans mollis,
Juglans mexicana,
Juglans hirsuta,
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,