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
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.
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,