Pterocarya hupehensis

Pterocarya hupehensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fagales
Family: Juglandaceae
Genus: Pterocarya
Species:
P. hupehensis
Binomial name
Pterocarya hupehensis

Pterocarya hupehensis (commonly known as the Hubei Wingnut) is a tree in the Juglandaceae family native to China. It grows on moist streambanks at 700 to 2,000 m (2,300 to 6,600 ft) elevation—mostly in North Guizhou, West Hubei (Changyang Xian), South Shaanxi, West Sichuan.[1] Genetic and phylogeographic research indicates that populations of P. hupehensis experienced historical divergence and demographic changes associated with the strengthening of the East Asian monsoon and Quaternary climatic fluctuations.[2]

Description

Pterocarya hupehensis is a deciduous broad-leaved tree. It is large and can grow up to 20 m (65.6 ft) tall. It has pale grey bark which is fissured.[3] The leaves are 12-30 cm long.[3]

References

  1. ^ Flora of China (PDF). Vol. 4. Harvard University. 1999. pp. 280–282. Retrieved 2010-05-15.
  2. ^ Lu, Zi-Jia; Wang, Tian-Rui; Zheng, Si-Si; Meng, Hong-Hu; Cao, Jian-Guo; Song, Yi-Gang; Kozlowski, Gregor; Lu, Zi-Jia; Wang, Tian-Rui; Zheng, Si-Si; Meng, Hong-Hu; Cao, Jian-Guo; Song, Yi-Gang; Kozlowski, Gregor (2024-02-20). "Phylogeography of Pterocarya hupehensis reveals the evolutionary patterns of a Cenozoic relict tree around the Sichuan Basin". Forestry Research. 4 (1). doi:10.48130/forres-0024-0005. ISSN 2767-3812. PMC 11524273. PMID 39524416.
  3. ^ a b "Pterocarya hupehensis - Trees and Shrubs Online". www.treesandshrubsonline.org. Retrieved 2026-03-12.