Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Genus:
Species:
myristiciformis
ID:
589453

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Michx.) Nutt ex Elliott

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Sketch Bot. S. Carolina [Elliott] 2: 628. 1824

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588785

Common Names

  • Carya myristiciformis
  • Myristiciformis Hickory
  • Myristiciformis Nutmeg Hickory

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Synonyms

  • Carya fernowiana Sudw. [unknown]
  • Hicorius myristica Raf. [unknown]
  • Hicorius myristiciformis (F.Michx.) Britton [unknown]
  • Hicorius myristiciformis Sarg. [unknown]
  • Carya myristiciformis Nutt. [invalid]

Description

Carya myristiciformis (also called Nutmeg Hickory, Nutmeg Hickory, and Swamp Hickory, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 30 meters tall. It has a gray bark with deep furrows and a rounded crown. It is native to the eastern United States and Canada and is typically found in moist, lowland forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Carya myristiciformis 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 myristiciformis has small yellow-green flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and dark brown, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carya myristiciformis is a deciduous tree that grows up to 30 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by grafting or cuttings.

Where to Find Carya myristiciformis

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

Carya myristiciformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carya myristiciformis?

Carya myristiciformis

What is the common name of Carya myristiciformis?

Nutmeg hickory

What is the native range of Carya myristiciformis?

Eastern United States

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2701803: Based on the initial data import
Stephen Elliott (1771-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elliott' in the authors string.
François André Michaux (1770-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Michx.' in the authors string.