Status:
valid
Authors:
Siebold & Zucc.
Source:
tro
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Abh. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. 4(2): 141 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001067519
Common Names
- Pterocarya rhoifolia
- Rhoi Wingnut
- Japanese Wingnut
Description
Pterocarya rhoifolia (also called Rhoi Pterocarya, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It has pinnate leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is native to China and is found in open woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pterocarya rhoifolia is a deciduous tree that is often used as an ornamental plant in parks and gardens. It is also used in timber production and for making furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pterocarya rhoifolia has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in spring. The winged seeds are produced in long, narrow, cylindrical clusters. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaflets.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pterocarya rhoifolia 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 rhoifolia requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Pterocarya rhoifolia
Pterocarya rhoifolia is native to China and Japan.
Species in the Pterocarya genus
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,