Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Species:
evelyniana
ID:
357567

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mast.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. III, 33: 194. (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356899

Common Names

  • Keteleeria evelyniana
  • Evelyniana Keteleeria
  • Keteleeria

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Description

Keteleeria evelyniana (also called Evelyn's Keteleeria, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Pinaceae. It is a small tree, growing up to 10 m tall, with a trunk up to 40 cm in diameter. It is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in evergreen forests, at elevations of up to 1500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Keteleeria evelyniana is a fast-growing, ornamental tree that is often used as a windbreak or shade tree. It is also used for timber production and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Keteleeria evelyniana has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Keteleeria evelyniana is a slow-growing, evergreen conifer that can reach heights of up to 20 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or greenhouse. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Layering can be done in the spring or summer by bending a branch down to the ground and burying it in the soil.

Where to Find Keteleeria evelyniana

Keteleeria evelyniana can be found in the temperate forests of China, Korea, and Japan.

Keteleeria evelyniana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Keteleeria evelyniana?

Keteleeria evelyniana is native to the temperate forests of China, Japan, and Korea.

What is the size of Keteleeria evelyniana?

Keteleeria evelyniana is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 25 meters in height.

What is the growth rate of Keteleeria evelyniana?

Keteleeria evelyniana has a slow to moderate growth rate.

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

Maxwell Tylden Masters (1833-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mast.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Keteleeria evelyniana Mast.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification