Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Species:
hupehensis
ID:
1068170

Status:
valid

Authors:
Skan

Source:
tro

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 26: 493 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001067508

Common Names

  • Pterocarya hupehensis
  • Hubei Wingnut
  • Chinese Wingnut

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Description

Pterocarya hupehensis (also called 'Hupeh Wingnut', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to China. It has pinnately compound leaves and small, round nuts. It grows in sunny, well-drained soils and is often found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pterocarya hupehensis is a drought-tolerant plant used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover or a low-growing hedge.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pterocarya hupehensis is a small yellowish-green flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterocarya hupehensis is a tree that can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until they take root. Once established, Pterocarya hupehensis requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Pterocarya hupehensis

Pterocarya hupehensis is native to China.

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,

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