Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Species:
stenoptera
ID:
1068172

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 18: 34 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001067510

Common Names

  • Pterocarya stenoptera
  • Japanese Wingnut
  • Chinese Pecan

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Description

Pterocarya stenoptera (also called 'Narrow-winged 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 stenoptera is an ornamental tree commonly used in landscaping. It is also used for its wood, which is used for furniture and other woodworking projects. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pterocarya stenoptera 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterocarya stenoptera 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 stenoptera requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Pterocarya stenoptera

Pterocarya stenoptera is native to China, Japan, and Korea.

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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