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Carpinus monbeigiana





Origin:  China (Zxizang and Yunnan).
Family
Betulaceae
Genus
Carpinus
Species
monbeigiana
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (deciduous)
Height
16 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MayJune
General Description
This species has been paced on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
Habitat
Subtropical forests on mountain slopes at an altitude of 1,700*2,800 m.
Bark/Stem Description
Grey with dark greyish-brown branchlets.
Leaf Description
Oblong-lanceolate, ovate-lanceolate or elliptic-lanceolate, with a rounded, subcordate or rounded cuneate base and 14-18 lateral veins on either side, 5-10x2.5-4 cm.
Flower Description
Female inflorescence, 5-8x2-2.5 cm.
Fruit Description
Ovoid, broad and slightly pubescent nutlet, 3-4 mm, produced July through August.
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