Ulmus wallichiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Planch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. sér. 3, 10: 277. 1848 [Nov 1848]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001284765
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ulmus wallichiana (also called Himalayan Elm, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Ulmaceae family. It is native to the Himalayas, and is found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams. It is an evergreen tree with a spreading crown and leaves that are up to 20 cm long. The leaves are ovate in shape with a serrated margin.
Uses & Benefits
Ulmus wallichiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and other ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ulmus wallichiana sub. xanthoderma Melville & HeybroekFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ulmus wallichiana are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ulmus wallichiana is a slow-growing, drought-tolerant plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers partial shade and can tolerate some sun.
Where to Find Ulmus wallichiana
Ulmus wallichiana can be found in the Himalayas, from India to China.
Ulmus wallichiana FAQ
What is the common name of Ulmus wallichiana?
Himalayan Elm
What is the natural habitat of Ulmus wallichiana?
Himalayan foothills
What is the scientific name of Ulmus wallichiana?
Ulmus wallichiana
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 tro-50325030: Based on the initial data import
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.