Carpinus polyneura
Family |
Betulaceae |
Genus |
Carpinus |
Species |
polyneura |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Tree (deciduous) |
Height |
15 m |
General Description |
This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
Habitat |
Subtropical forests or thickets at an altitude of 400-2,300 m. |
Bark/Stem Description |
Grey with dark purplish, thin branchlets. |
Leaf Description |
Elliptic-lanceolate, oblong-lanceolate or ovate-lanceolate, with a cuneate or subrounded base and 16-20 lateral veins on each side, 4-8x1.5-2.5 cm. |
Flower Description |
Female inflorescence, 3-6x1-2 cm. |
Fruit Description |
Slightly pubescent, ribbed, ovoid and broad nutlet, 2-3x1.5-2.5 mm, produced July through September. |