Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carpinifolia
ID:
262117

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scop.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1772

Citation Micro:
Fl. Carniol. , ed. 2, 2: 244 (1772)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261449



Common Names

  • Carpinifolia Ostrya
  • Japanese Ostrya
  • Knowlton's Ostrya


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Synonyms

  • Ostrya italica P.Micheli ex Spach [unknown]
  • Ostrya ladelchii Sanguin. [unknown]
  • Ostrya vulgaris Willd. [unknown]
  • Carpinus italica Scop. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Carpinus ostrya L. [unknown]
  • Ostrya italica carpinifolia H.J.P.Winkl. [deprecated]

Description

Ostrya carpinifolia (also called European Hop-hornbeam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 20 m tall and has a single trunk. It has small, pinnate leaves with up to 7 leaflets. It is found in lowland and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ostrya carpinifolia is used as an ornamental tree, for its timber, and as a windbreak. It can also be used as a medicinal plant, as its bark and leaves have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellow, and fragrant. Seed: small, black, and round. Seedlings: small, green, and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ostrya carpinifolia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season. Prune the plant to keep it compact and tidy.

Where to Find Ostrya carpinifolia

Ostrya carpinifolia is native to Europe and parts of Asia.

Ostrya carpinifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ostrya carpinifolia?

Ostrya carpinifolia

What are the common names of Ostrya carpinifolia?

European Hophornbeam, Common Hophornbeam

What is the natural habitat of Ostrya carpinifolia?

Ostrya carpinifolia is native to temperate regions of Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

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