Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
sinensis
ID:
652130

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 19: t. 1898 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000651462



Common Names

  • Dipteronia Sinensis
  • Sinensis
  • Dipteronia


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Synonyms

  • Acer dielsii H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Dipteronia sinensis taipaiensis W.P.Fang & M.Y.Fang [unknown]
  • Dipteronia sinensis taipaiensis (Fang & Fang f.) A.E.Murray [unknown]

Description

Dipteronia sinensis (also called Chinese wingnut, Chinese ash, Chinese hophornbeam, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to China and Taiwan. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 20 meters tall. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in mountain forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Dipteryx sinensis is used as a source of timber for making furniture and as a source of fuel wood. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dipteronia sinensis are small, yellowish-white, and borne in clusters. The seeds are small, ovoid, and reddish-brown in color. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dipteronia sinensis is a species of tree in the Dipterocarpaceae family. It is native to the Philippines, where it is found in lowland and montane forests. It is cultivated as an ornamental tree and for its timber. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within two to three weeks.

Where to Find Dipteronia sinensis

Dipteronia sinensis is native to tropical rainforests in China, Taiwan, and Japan.

Dipteronia sinensis FAQ

What is the common name of Dipteryx sinensis?

Chinese Dipteryx

What is the natural habitat of Dipteryx sinensis?

Tropical rainforests

What is the scientific classification of Dipteryx sinensis?

Kingdom: Plantae, Order: Fabales, Family: Fabaceae, Genus: Dipteryx, Species: D. sinensis

Species in the Dipteronia genus

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References