Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
integrifolia
ID:
724965

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Planch.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 10: 259 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724298

Common Names

  • Holoptelea integrifolia
  • Integrifolia Holoptelea
  • Whole-Leaf Holoptelea

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Synonyms

  • Ulmus integrifolia Roxb. [unknown]

Description

Holoptelea integrifolia (also called 'Integrifolia 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 integrifolia 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 integrifolia 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 integrifolia 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 integrifolia

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

Holoptelea integrifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Holoptelea integrifolia?

Holoptelea integrifolia

What is the common name of Holoptelea integrifolia?

Entire-leaved Holoptelea

What is the natural habitat of Holoptelea integrifolia?

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

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854174-1: Based on the initial data import