Ulmus laevis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pall.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1784
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. 1(1): 75 (1784)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416715
Common Names
- Smooth Elm
- Scabious Elm
- Cork Elm
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- Ulmus pedunculata Foug. [unknown]
- Ulmus octandra Schkuhr [unknown]
- Ulmus oblongata (Hayne) Sloboda [unknown]
- Ulmus effusa Willd. [unknown]
- Ulmus rotundata (Hayne) Sloboda [unknown]
- Ulmus ciliata Ehrh. [unknown]
- Ulmus alba Kit. ex Willd. [unknown]
- Ulmus acuta Dumort. [unknown]
- Ulmus communis ornata Carrière [unknown]
- Ulmus celtidea Litv. [unknown]
- Ulmus simplicidens E.L.Wolf [unknown]
- Ulmus laevis parvifolia Jovan. & Radulović [unknown]
Description
Ulmus laevis (also called Smooth-leaved Elm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ulmaceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in temperate and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ulmus laevis is commonly used as an ornamental tree, windbreak, and for shade. It can also be used for timber and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ulmus laevis has small, greenish-yellow flowers that are clustered together in small groups. The seeds are small and winged, and the seedlings are slender and have a single, upright stem.
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Ulmus laevis is a deciduous tree that is best propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water once established. It can be propagated by cuttings or layering in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Ulmus laevis
Ulmus laevis can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is a deciduous tree that grows in moist soils and can reach heights of up to 30 meters.
Ulmus laevis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ulmus laevis?
Ulmus laevis
What type of plant is Ulmus laevis?
It is a species of flowering plant in the elm family Ulmaceae.
Where is Ulmus laevis found?
It is found in Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa.
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-2448688: Based on the initial data import
Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pall.' in the authors string.