Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 26: 446 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228793
Common Names
- Ulmus castaneifolia
- Chestnut-Leaved Elm
- Chestnut-Leaved Ulmus
Description
Ulmus castaneifolia (also called Chinese Elm, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and white or pink bell-shaped flowers. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Ulmus castaneifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ulmus castaneifolia are small, green and have five petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, heart-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ulmus castaneifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Ulmus castaneifolia
Ulmus castaneifolia can be found in the Himalayan region of India and China.
Ulmus castaneifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ulmus castaneifolia?
Ulmus castaneifolia
What is the natural habitat of Ulmus castaneifolia?
Ulmus castaneifolia is found in tropical and subtropical forests in China.
What is the flowering season of Ulmus castaneifolia?
Ulmus castaneifolia flowers from April to June.
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,