Nyssa ursina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Small
Source:
wcs
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Torreya 27: 12 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252616
Common Names
- Nyssa ursina
- Bear Tupelo
- Bear Gum
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- Nyssa biflora ursina (Small) D.B.Ward [unknown]
- Nyssa sylvatica ursina (Small) J.Wen & Stuessy [unknown]
Description
Nyssa ursina (also called 'Bear Tupelo', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree with dark green, oval-shaped leaves and small, greenish-white flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is found in wet, swampy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Nyssa ursina is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions, wounds, and infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nyssa ursina has small white flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have bright green leaves and a white stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nyssa ursina is a slow-growing, deciduous tree that can reach up to 40 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rootball. It can also be grown from cuttings, though germination rates can be low.
Where to Find Nyssa ursina
Nyssa ursina can be found in wetland areas of the western United States and Canada.
Nyssa ursina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nyssa ursina?
Nyssa ursina
What type of plant is Nyssa ursina?
It is a species of deciduous tree in the family Nyssaceae.
Where is Nyssa ursina found?
It is native to western North America.
Species in the Nyssa genus
Species in the Nyssaceae family
Camptotheca acuminata, Camptotheca lowreyana, Davidia involucrata, Diplopanax vietnamensis, Diplopanax stachyanthus, Mastixia arborea, Mastixia caudatilimba, Mastixia congylos, Mastixia cuspidata, Mastixia eugenioides, Mastixia euonymoides, Mastixia glauca, Mastixia kaniensis, Mastixia macrocarpa, Mastixia montana, Mastixia nimalii, Mastixia octandra, Mastixia parviflora, Mastixia pentandra, Mastixia rostrata, Mastixia tetrandra, Mastixia tetrapetala, Mastixia trichophylla, Mastixia trichotoma, Mastixia microcarpa, Nyssa aquatica, Nyssa bifida, Nyssa biflora, Nyssa javanica, Nyssa ogeche, Nyssa sinensis, Nyssa sylvatica, Nyssa talamancana, Nyssa ursina,
References
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:310439-2: Based on the initial data import