Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.E.Bertrand) Beissn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Handb. Nadelholzk. 424. (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356872
Common Names
- Keteleeria davidiana
- Davidiana Keteleeria
- Davidian Keteleeria
Synonyms
- Podocarpus sutchuenensis Franch. [valid]
Description
Keteleeria davidiana (also called 'Davidiana Keteleeria', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Pinaceae family. It is a small evergreen tree, typically growing to a height of 10-15m. It is native to temperate regions of Asia, and is found in wet lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Keteleeria davidiana is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and digestive issues.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Keteleeria davidiana var. formosana (Hayata) Hayata
Keteleeria davidiana var. davidiana
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Keteleeria davidiana has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Keteleeria davidiana is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 20 m tall. It is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, from sea level up to 1,000 m. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually occurs within 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Keteleeria davidiana
Keteleeria davidiana can be found in the temperate forests of China, Korea, and Japan.
Keteleeria davidiana FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Keteleeria davidiana?
Keteleeria davidiana is native to the temperate forests of China, Japan, and Korea.
What is the size of Keteleeria davidiana?
Keteleeria davidiana is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 25 meters in height.
What is the growth rate of Keteleeria davidiana?
Keteleeria davidiana has a slow to moderate growth rate.
Species in the Keteleeria genus
Species in the Pinaceae family
Abies alba,
Abies amabilis,
Abies balsamea,
Abies beshanzuensis,
Abies borisii-regis,
Abies bracteata,
Abies cephalonica,
Abies chensiensis,
Abies cilicica,
Abies concolor,
Abies delavayi,
Abies densa,
Abies durangensis,
Abies fabri,
Abies fanjingshanensis,
Abies fargesii,
Abies firma,
Abies flinckii,
Abies forrestii,
Abies fraseri,
Abies grandis,
Abies guatemalensis,
Abies hickelii,
Abies hidalgensis,
Abies holophylla,
Abies homolepis,
Abies kawakamii,
Abies koreana,
Abies lasiocarpa,
Abies magnifica,
Abies mariesii,
Abies nebrodensis,
Abies nephrolepis,
Abies nordmanniana,
Abies numidica,
Abies pindrow,
Abies pinsapo,
Abies procera,
Abies recurvata,
Abies religiosa,
Abies sachalinensis,
Abies sibirica,
Abies spectabilis,
Abies squamata,
Abies veitchii,
Abies vejarii,
Abies yuanbaoshanensis,
Abies ziyuanensis,
Abies jaliscana,
Abies phanerolepis,
References
Marcel C. Bertrand: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bertrand' in the authors string.