Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
W.K.Hu
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
1979
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 17(2): 87 (1979)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261480
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Yunnanensis Ostrya
 - Davidiana Ostryopsis
 - Nobilis Ostryopsis
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Ostrya yunnanensis (also called Yunnan Hophornbeam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Betulaceae. It is a deciduous tree that grows up to 25 meters tall. It is native to China, and is found in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Ostrya yunnanensis 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.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Ostrya yunnanensis is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers 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 yunnanensis
                        
                            Ostrya yunnanensis is native to China and can be found in subtropical and temperate forests.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Ostrya yunnanensis FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Ostrya yunnanensis?
Ostrya yunnanensis
What is the common name of Ostrya yunnanensis?
Yunnan Hophornbeam
What is the natural habitat of Ostrya yunnanensis?
Forests, woodlands, and riparian areas
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Ostrya genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        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,