Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Genus:
Species:
alba
ID:
589382

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Sketch Bot. S. Carolina 2: 624 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588714

Common Names

  • Carya alba
  • White Hickory
  • Mockernut Hickory

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Synonyms

  • Juglans alba Mill. [unknown]
  • Juglans squamosa Poir. [unknown]
  • Juglans tomentosa Lam. [unknown]
  • Juglans procera Salisb. [unknown]
  • Juglans compressa Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Juglans alba L. [unknown]
  • Scoria tomentosa Raf. [unknown]
  • Scoria alba Raf. [unknown]
  • Carya alba anomala Sarg. [unknown]
  • Carya alba ficoides Sarg. [unknown]
  • Carya alba ovoidea Sarg. [unknown]
  • Carya alba subcoriacea Sarg. [unknown]
  • Carya alba tomentosa Schwer. [unknown]
  • Carya compressa G.Don [unknown]
  • Carya tomentosa (Lam.) Nutt. [unknown]
  • Carya tomentosa ficoides E.J.Palmer & Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Carya tomentosa integrifolia Torr. [unknown]
  • Carya tomentosa maxima Nutt. [unknown]
  • Carya tomentosa ovoidea E.J.Palmer & Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Carya tomentosa subcoriacea E.J.Palmer & Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Hicorius albus Sarg. [unknown]
  • Hicorius maxima Raf. [unknown]
  • Hicorius tomentosa Raf. [unknown]
  • Hicorius alba Britton [unknown]
  • Carya alba albicans Ashe [unknown]
  • Hicorius alba albicans Ashe [unknown]
  • Hicorius alba anomala Ashe [unknown]
  • Hicorius alba ficoides Sudw. [unknown]
  • Hicorius alba maxima Britton [unknown]
  • Hicorius alba ovoidea Ashe [unknown]
  • Hicorius alba subcoriacea Sudw. [unknown]

Description

Carya alba (also called Mockernut hickory, among many other common names) is a species of deciduous tree native to eastern North America. It is a medium-sized tree growing up to 30 m (98 ft) tall. The leaves are pinnate, and the bark is gray and furrowed. It is found in dry woodlands and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Carya alba is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, colds, and stomach problems. It is also used as a culinary herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carya alba has small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. The flowers are borne on a short, thick stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carya alba is a deciduous tree that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division of the rootstock or by cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. They should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Carya alba

Carya alba is native to the eastern United States and parts of Canada.

Carya alba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carya alba?

Carya alba

What is the common name of Carya alba?

White hickory

What is the natural habitat of Carya alba?

Mixed deciduous forests

Species in the Juglandaceae family

Alfaroa costaricensis, Alfaroa guanacastensis, Alfaroa guatemalensis, Alfaroa hondurensis, Alfaroa manningii, Alfaroa mexicana, Alfaroa williamsii, Carya alba, Carya aquatica, Carya brownii, Carya cathayensis, Carya collina, Carya cordiformis, Carya demareei, Carya dunbarii, Carya floridana, Carya glabra, Carya hunanensis, Carya illinoinensis, Carya kweichowensis, Carya laciniosa, Carya laneyi, Carya lecontei, Carya ludoviciana, Carya myristiciformis, Carya nussbaumeri, Carya ovata, Carya pallida, Carya palmeri, Carya poilanei, Carya schneckii, Carya sinensis, Carya texana, Carya tonkinensis, Cyclocarya paliurus, Engelhardia roxburghiana, Engelhardia apoensis, Engelhardia apoensis, Engelhardia danumensis, Engelhardia hainanensis, Engelhardia kinabaluensis, Engelhardia mendalomensis, Engelhardia mersingensis, Engelhardia mollis, Engelhardia rigida, Engelhardia roxburghiana, Engelhardia serrata, Engelhardia spicata, Engelhardia unijuga, Juglans avellana,

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