Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxim.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 27: 534 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806285
Common Names
- Carpinus Tschonoskii
- Tschonoski's Hornbeam
- Tschonoski's Carpinus
Description
Carpinus tschonoskii (also called Carpinus, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous tree native to East Asia. It has a dense, rounded crown and glossy, dark green leaves. Its small, white flowers are fragrant and have a yellow center.
Uses & Benefits
Carpinus tschonoskii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used for erosion control and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Carpinus tschonoskii flowers are small and yellow-green in colour. The seeds are small and winged, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carpinus tschonoskii is a deciduous tree that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be propagated by seed in spring or by cuttings in summer.
Where to Find Carpinus tschonoskii
Carpinus tschonoskii can be found in Korea and Japan.
Carpinus tschonoskii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carpinus tschonoskii?
Carpinus tschonoskii
What is the common name of Carpinus tschonoskii?
Tschonoski's Carpinus
What is the family of Carpinus tschonoskii?
Betulaceae
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,