Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
grandis
ID:
724964

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hutch.) Mildbr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 8: 53 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724297

Common Names

  • Holoptelea grandis
  • Grandis Holoptelea
  • Large Holoptelea

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Synonyms

  • Hymenocardia grandis Hutch. [unknown]

Description

Holoptelea grandis (also called 'Large Holoptelea', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single trunk and a rounded crown. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Holoptelea grandis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for erosion control and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Holoptelea grandis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Holoptelea grandis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. It should be planted in early spring or late fall and can be divided every 3-4 years.

Where to Find Holoptelea grandis

Holoptelea grandis is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Holoptelea grandis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Holoptelea grandis?

Holoptelea grandis

What is the common name of Holoptelea grandis?

Grand Holoptelea

What is the natural habitat of Holoptelea grandis?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Holoptelea genus

Species in the Ulmaceae family

Ampelocera albertiae, Ampelocera cubensis, Ampelocera edentula, Ampelocera glabra, Ampelocera hottlei, Ampelocera longissima, Ampelocera macphersonii, Ampelocera macrocarpa, Ampelocera pubescens, Ampelocera ruizii, Ampelocera verrucosa, Chaetachme aristata, Hemiptelea davidii, Holoptelea grandis, Holoptelea integrifolia, Phyllostylon rhamnoides, Planera aquatica, Ulmus minor, Ulmus mexicana, Ulmus lesueurii, Ulmus laevis, Ulmus glabra, Ulmus elliptica, Ulmus hollandica, Ulmus uyematsui, Ulmus rubra, Ulmus pumila, Ulmus thomasii, Ulmus brandisiana, Ulmus androssowii, Ulmus canescens, Ulmus americana, Ulmus alata, Ulmus davidiana, Ulmus glaucescens, Ulmus parvifolia, Ulmus serotina, Ulmus crassifolia, Ulmus laciniata, Ulmus macrocarpa, Ulmus castaneifolia, Ulmus bergmanniana, Ulmus changii, Ulmus elongata, Ulmus gaussenii, Ulmus lamellosa, Ulmus kunmingensis, Ulmus harbinensis, Ulmus pseudopropinqua, Ulmus chenmoui,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2852473: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
Gottfried Wilhelm Johannes Mildbraed (1879-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mildbr.' in the authors string.