Status:
valid
Authors:
L.K.Fu & C.S.Ding
Source:
tro
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 17(1): 46 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001244064
Common Names
- Ulmus elongata
- Elongated Elm
- Chinese Elm
Description
Ulmus elongata (also called Elongated Elm, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Central and South America. It has oval-shaped leaves and small, green flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ulmus elongata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ulmus elongata are small, yellowish-green, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ulmus elongata is a deciduous tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil. The tree should be planted in a sunny location in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Ulmus elongata
Ulmus elongata is native to China and can be found in forests and woodlands.
Ulmus elongata FAQ
What is the common name of Ulmus elongata?
Elongate Elm
What is the natural habitat of Ulmus elongata?
Tropical and subtropical regions
What is the average size of Ulmus elongata?
Up to 30 meters tall
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
Li-kuo Fu (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.K.Fu' in the authors string.