Status:
valid
Authors:
L.K.Fu
Source:
tro
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 17(1): 48 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001244098
Common Names
- Ulmus microcarpa
- Microcarpa Elm
- Chinese Elm
Description
Ulmus microcarpa (also called 'Microcarpa 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 microcarpa is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ulmus microcarpa has small green flowers and winged seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ulmus microcarpa 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 microcarpa
Ulmus microcarpa is native to China and can be found in forests and woodlands.
Ulmus microcarpa FAQ
What is the common name of Ulmus microcarpa?
Chinese Elm
What is the natural habitat of Ulmus microcarpa?
Tropical and subtropical regions
What is the average size of Ulmus microcarpa?
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.