Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rankanensis
ID:
806717

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Formosan. 6: 63 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806051



Common Names

  • Carpinus rankanensis
  • Rankanensis Carpinus
  • Ranka Carpinus


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Description

Carpinus rankanensis (also called Rankan hornbeam, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Japan, Korea and China. It has a rounded crown and a straight trunk with smooth, gray bark. Its leaves are oval-shaped and serrated, with a glossy green upper surface and a paler underside. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Carpinus rankanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks and its wood is used for making furniture.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carpinus rankanensis var. rankanensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carpinus rankanensis is yellowish-green in color and has a small, cup-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carpinus rankanensis is a deciduous tree that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer, and cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Carpinus rankanensis

Carpinus rankanensis is native to China and can be found in moist forests.

Carpinus rankanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carpinus rankanensis?

Carpinus rankanensis

Where is Carpinus rankanensis native to?

China

What is the growth rate of Carpinus rankanensis?

Slow to medium

Species in the Carpinus genus

Carpinus betulus, Carpinus caroliniana, Carpinus chuniana, Carpinus cordata, Carpinus dayongina, Carpinus faginea, Carpinus fangiana, Carpinus fargesiana, Carpinus firmifolia, Carpinus hebestroma, Carpinus henryana, Carpinus japonica, Carpinus kawakamii, Carpinus kweichowensis, Carpinus laxiflora, Carpinus lipoensis, Carpinus londoniana, Carpinus luochengensis, Carpinus mengshanensis, Carpinus mianningensis, Carpinus microphylla, Carpinus mollicoma, Carpinus monbeigiana, Carpinus omeiensis, Carpinus orientalis, Carpinus paohsingensis, Carpinus polyneura, Carpinus pubescens, Carpinus purpurinervis, Carpinus putoensis, Carpinus rankanensis, Carpinus rupestris, Carpinus schuschaensis, Carpinus shensiensis, Carpinus shimenensis, Carpinus tientaiensis, Carpinus tropicalis, Carpinus tsaiana, Carpinus tschonoskii, Carpinus turczaninowii, Carpinus viminea, Carpinus schuschaensis, Carpinus tibetana, Carpinus langaoensis,

Species in the Betulaceae family

Alnus mayrii, Alnus acuminata, Alnus alnobetula, Alnus cordata, Alnus cremastogyne, Alnus elliptica, Alnus fallacina, Alnus fauriei, Alnus ferdinandi-coburgii, Alnus firma, Alnus formosana, Alnus glutinosa, Alnus glutipes, Alnus hakkodensis, Alnus hanedae, Alnus henryi, Alnus hirsuta, Alnus hosoii, Alnus incana, Alnus japonica, Alnus jorullensis, Alnus lanata, Alnus mairei, Alnus mandshurica, Alnus maritima, Alnus matsumurae, Alnus maximowiczii, Alnus nepalensis, Alnus nitida, Alnus oblongifolia, Alnus orientalis, Alnus paniculata, Alnus peculiaris, Alnus pendula, Alnus pubescens, Alnus rhombifolia, Alnus rubra, Alnus serrulata, Alnus serrulatoides, Alnus sieboldiana, Alnus subcordata, Alnus suginoi, Alnus trabeculosa, Alnus vermicularis, Alnus dolichocarpa, Alnus djavanshirii, Alnus lusitanica, Betula alleghaniensis, Betula alnoides, Betula alpestris,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-34432: Based on the initial data import
Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.