Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
americana
ID:
418264

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 226 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417596

Common Names

  • Ulmus americana
  • Americana Ulmus
  • Ulmus

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Synonyms

  • Ulmus obovata Raf. [unknown]
  • Ulmus mollifolia Marshall [unknown]
  • Ulmus alba Raf. [unknown]
  • Ulmus dentata Raf. [unknown]
  • Ulmus americana alba (Aiton) Fernald [unknown]
  • Ulmus americana alba Aiton [unknown]
  • Ulmus americana pendula Aiton [unknown]
  • Ulmus americana pendula (Aiton) Fernald [unknown]
  • Ulmus americana intercedens Fernald [unknown]
  • Ulmus americana laevior Fernald [unknown]
  • Ulmus americana americana [unknown]
  • Ulmus floridana Chapm. [unknown]
  • Ulmus americana ascendens A.D.Slavin [unknown]
  • Ulmus americana aspera Chapm. [unknown]
  • Ulmus americana columnaris Rehder [unknown]
  • Ulmus americana floridana (Chapm.) Little [unknown]
  • Ulmus americana viridis F.Seym. [unknown]
  • Ulmus americana bartramii Planch. [unknown]
  • Ulmus americana glabra Planch. [unknown]
  • Ulmus americana scabra Spach [unknown]

Description

Ulmus americana (also called American Elm, among many other common names) is a species of elm native to eastern North America. It is a medium-sized deciduous tree, reaching heights of up to 25 m, with a trunk up to 1 m d.b.h. It typically grows in moist soils, in open woodland and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Ulmus americana is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, ulcers, and wounds. It is also used as a source of timber, as a food source, and as a source of fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ulmus americana has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and round and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ulmus americana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet.

Where to Find Ulmus americana

Ulmus americana is native to North America, Central America, and parts of Asia.

Ulmus americana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ulmus americana?

Ulmus americana

What type of plant is Ulmus americana?

Tree

Where is Ulmus americana found?

North America

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