Biology:Carya hunanensis

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Short description: Species of flowering plant

Carya hunanensis
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fagales
Family: Juglandaceae
Genus: Carya
Section: Carya sect. Sinocarya
Species:
C. hunanensis
Binomial name
Carya hunanensis
C.C.Cheng & R.H.Chang

Carya hunanensis is a species of hickory native to China . It was first described by Wan Chun Cheng and R.H. Chang.[1] Carya hunanensis is part of the genus Carya, and the family Juglandaceae.[2][3] No subspecies are listed in the Catalog of Life.[2]

Range

The tree is found in valleys and riverbanks at an elevation of 900–1000 meters. It is found in Guangxi, Guizhou, and Hunan.[4]

Cultivation

The tree is cultivated for its edible nuts, which are also pressed for oil.[4]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q15246628 entry