Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
262125

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sarg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Gard. & Forest 5: 282 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261457



Common Names

  • Carpinifolia Ostrya
  • Japanese Ostrya
  • Knowlton's Ostrya


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Synonyms

  • Ostrya japonica homochaeta Honda [unknown]
  • Ostrya liana Hu [unknown]
  • Ostrya virginica japonica Maxim. ex Sarg. [unknown]

Description

Ostrya japonica (also called Japanese Hop-hornbeam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae. It is native to Japan, Korea and China. 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 japonica 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 japonica 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 japonica

Ostrya japonica is native to Japan and Korea.

Ostrya japonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ostrya japonica?

Ostrya japonica

What are the common names of Ostrya japonica?

Japanese Hophornbeam, Japanese Hop-hornbeam

What is the natural habitat of Ostrya japonica?

Ostrya japonica is native to temperate regions of Japan and Korea.

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,

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