Ulmus canescens - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Melville
Source:
cmp
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 12: 499 (1957 publ. 1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417559
Common Names
- Ulmus canescens
- Canescens Ulmus
- Ulmus
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- Ulmus minor canescens (Melville) Browicz & Ziel. [unknown]
- Ulmus campestris dalmatica Bald. [unknown]
- Ulmus canescens africana Grudz. [unknown]
Description
Ulmus canescens (also called Grey Elm, among many other common names) is a species of elm native to Europe and western and central Asia. 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 canescens is a small tree that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ulmus canescens are small, yellowish-green and have a bell-shaped structure. The seeds are small and winged. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a single root.
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Ulmus canescens 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 canescens
Ulmus canescens can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Ulmus canescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ulmus canescens?
Ulmus canescens
What type of plant is Ulmus canescens?
Tree
Where is Ulmus canescens found?
Central Asia
Species in the Ulmus genus
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, Ulmus prunifolia, Ulmus microcarpa, Ulmus szechuanica, Ulmus chumlia, Ulmus ismaelis, Ulmus lanceifolia, Ulmus mianzhuensis, Ulmus wallichiana,
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-2449965: Based on the initial data import
Ronald Melville (1903-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Melville' in the authors string.