Dipteronia dyeriana


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusDipteronia
Speciesdyeriana
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginYunnan, China and Vietnam.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height3.5 m
Flowering PeriodApril, May, June

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionOccupying an area of only 296 km, this species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened.
HabitatForests at an altitude of 2,000-2,500 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionGrey or greenish-grey branches.
Leaf DescriptionOvate-lanceolate, thin, opposite, a rounded base and 13-14 lateral veins, acute teeth, 9-13 x 2.4-4 cm.
Flower Description5 petaled greenish-yellow flowers, petals alternate with white sepals.
Fruit DescriptionWinged nutlets, 5-6 cm in diameter, produced in September.

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