Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Genus:
Species:
ovata
ID:
589484

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mill.) K.Koch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Dendrologie 1: 598 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588816

Common Names

  • Carya ovata
  • Shagbark Hickory
  • Upland Hickory

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Synonyms

  • Juglans albo-ovata Marshall [unknown]
  • Scoria ovata MacMill. [unknown]
  • Carya alba ovata Schwer. [unknown]
  • Carya borealis (Ashe) C.K.Schneid. [unknown]
  • Carya ovalis borealis Sarg. [unknown]
  • Carya ovalis complanata Sarg. [unknown]
  • Carya ovalis ellipsoidalis Sarg. [unknown]
  • Carya ovalis ellipsoidalis (Sarg.) Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Carya ovalis fraxinifolia Sarg. [unknown]
  • Carya ovalis fraxinifolia (Sarg.) Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Carya ovalis grandis Ashe [unknown]
  • Carya ovalis holmesiana Ashe [unknown]
  • Carya ovalis nuttallii Sarg. [unknown]
  • Carya ovalis nuttallii (Sarg.) Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Carya ovalis pubescens Sarg. [unknown]
  • Carya ovata borealis (Ashe) W.E.Manning [unknown]
  • Carya ovata complanata Sarg. [unknown]
  • Carya ovata ellipsoidalis Sarg. [unknown]
  • Carya ovata ellipsoidalis (Sarg.) Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Carya ovata fraxinifolia Sarg. [unknown]
  • Carya ovata fraxinifolia (Sarg.) Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Carya ovata nuttallii Sarg. [unknown]
  • Carya ovata nuttallii (Sarg.) Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Carya ovata pubescens Sarg. [unknown]
  • Hicorius borealis Ashe [unknown]
  • Hicorius mexicana Britton [unknown]
  • Hicorius ovata Britton [unknown]
  • Carya ovata ovata [unknown]
  • Juglans ovata Mill. [unknown]
  • Hicoria borealis Ashe [unknown]
  • Hicorius ovata nuttallii Ashe [unknown]
  • Carya ovata grandis Ashe [unknown]
  • Hicorius ovata grandis Ashe [unknown]
  • Hicorius ovata borealis (Ashe) Farw. [unknown]
  • Hicorius ovata complanata Ashe [unknown]
  • Hicorius ovata holmesiana Ashe [unknown]
  • Hicorius ovata pubescens Sudw. [unknown]
  • Hicorius ovata ellipsoidalis Ashe [deprecated]
  • Hicorius ovata fraxinifolia Ashe [deprecated]

Description

Carya ovata (also called Bitternut Hickory, Bitternut Hickory, and Swamp Hickory, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 30 meters tall. It has a gray bark with deep furrows and a rounded crown. It is native to the eastern United States and Canada and is typically found in moist, lowland forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Carya ovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used to make herbal tea and its nuts are edible. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carya ovata var. australis (Ashe) Little
Carya ovata var. mexicana (Engelm. ex Hemsl.) W.E.Manning

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carya ovata has small yellow-green flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and dark brown, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carya ovata is a deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 30 m (98 ft). It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is typically done by seed, although cuttings can be taken from mature trees. The seeds should be planted in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Once established, the tree is drought tolerant and can withstand cold temperatures.

Where to Find Carya ovata

Carya ovata is native to the eastern United States and parts of Canada.

Carya ovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carya ovata?

Carya ovata

What is the common name of Carya ovata?

Shagbark hickory

What is the native range of Carya ovata?

Eastern United States

Species in the Juglandaceae family

Alfaroa costaricensis, Alfaroa guanacastensis, Alfaroa guatemalensis, Alfaroa hondurensis, Alfaroa manningii, Alfaroa mexicana, Alfaroa williamsii, Carya alba, Carya aquatica, Carya brownii, Carya cathayensis, Carya collina, Carya cordiformis, Carya demareei, Carya dunbarii, Carya floridana, Carya glabra, Carya hunanensis, Carya illinoinensis, Carya kweichowensis, Carya laciniosa, Carya laneyi, Carya lecontei, Carya ludoviciana, Carya myristiciformis, Carya nussbaumeri, Carya ovata, Carya pallida, Carya palmeri, Carya poilanei, Carya schneckii, Carya sinensis, Carya texana, Carya tonkinensis, Cyclocarya paliurus, Engelhardia roxburghiana, Engelhardia apoensis, Engelhardia apoensis, Engelhardia danumensis, Engelhardia hainanensis, Engelhardia kinabaluensis, Engelhardia mendalomensis, Engelhardia mersingensis, Engelhardia mollis, Engelhardia rigida, Engelhardia roxburghiana, Engelhardia serrata, Engelhardia spicata, Engelhardia unijuga, Juglans avellana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2701831: Based on the initial data import
Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.