Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shensiensis
ID:
806800

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Bull. Fan Mem. Inst. Biol. , n.s., 1: 145 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806134



Common Names

  • Carpinus shensiensis
  • Shensiensis Carpinus
  • Shen Carpinus


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Description

Carpinus shensiensis (also called Shensi Hornbeam, among many other common names) is a small tree with yellow flowers and long, thin branches. It is native to China, and it is found in humid subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Carpinus shensiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carpinus shensiensis is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carpinus shensiensis is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 15m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring in a cold frame. The seed should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. The seedlings should be potted up into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and should be planted out in their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Carpinus shensiensis

Carpinus shensiensis can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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-34440: Based on the initial data import
Hu Xiansu (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hu' in the authors string.