Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kunmingensis
ID:
1244741

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.C.Cheng

Source:
tro

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Novon 22: 409 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001244079

Common Names

  • Ulmus kunmingensis
  • Kunming Elm
  • Chinese Elm

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Description

Ulmus kunmingensis (also called 'Kunming Elm', among many other common names) is a small, deciduous tree with long stems and thin, oval leaves. It is native to Asia and is found in temperate forests and woodlands. It prefers moist, shady environments.

Uses & Benefits

Ulmus kunmingensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ulmus kunmingensis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ulmus kunmingensis 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 kunmingensis

Ulmus kunmingensis is native to China and can be found in forests and woodlands.

Ulmus kunmingensis FAQ

What is the common name of Ulmus kunmingensis?

Kunming Elm

What is the natural habitat of Ulmus kunmingensis?

Tropical and subtropical regions

What is the average size of Ulmus kunmingensis?

Up to 30 meters tall

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,