Carpinus tientaiensis
Family |
Betulaceae |
Genus |
Carpinus |
Species |
tientaiensis |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Tree (deciduous) |
Height |
16-20 m |
General Description |
With only 21 mature individuals known, this species has been listed as critically endangered and put on the IUCN Red List. |
Habitat |
The forests of Tiantai Mountain in the North West Province of Zhejiang. |
Bark/Stem Description |
Smooth, grey in colour. |
Leaf Description |
Ovate or elliptic, 5-10 x 3-5.5 cm, with 12-15 lateral veins per side. |
Fruit Description |
Produced July through August. |