Status:
valid
Authors:
Z.Qiang Lu & J.Quan Liu
Source:
ipni
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 98:11:00. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330948
Common Names
- Carpinus Tibetana
- Tibetana's Carpinus
- Carpinus
Description
Carpinus tibetana (also called Carpinus tibetanus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flowering stem. The leaves are divided into three leaflets and the flowers are white or pinkish in color. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Carpinus tibetana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for birds and other animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Carpinus tibetana is a small, yellow, four-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, three-sided seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carpinus tibetana is a deciduous tree native to Central and East Asia. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Carpinus tibetana
Carpinus tibetana is native to the Himalayas and western China.
Carpinus tibetana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carpinus tibetana?
Carpinus tibetana
What type of plant is Carpinus tibetana?
Carpinus tibetana is a tree species.
Where is Carpinus tibetana found?
Carpinus tibetana is found in China.
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
Jian Quan Liu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Quan Liu' in the authors string.
Zhi Qiang Lu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Qiang Lu' in the authors string.