Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Genus:
Species:
palmeri
ID:
589505

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.E.Manning

Source:
cmp

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 30: 429 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588837

Common Names

  • Carya palmeri
  • Palmeri Carya
  • Palmeri Carya Plant

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Description

Carya palmeri (also called Palmer's Hickory, Palmer Hickory, and Sand 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 southeastern United States and is typically found in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Carya palmeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used to make herbal tea and its nuts are edible. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carya palmeri 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 palmeri is a deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 30 m (98 ft). It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is typically done by seed, although cuttings can be taken from mature trees. The seeds should be planted in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Once established, the tree is drought tolerant and can withstand cold temperatures.

Where to Find Carya palmeri

Carya palmeri is native to the southeastern United States and parts of Mexico.

Carya palmeri FAQ

What is the common name of Carya palmeri?

Palmer's Hickory

What is the growth rate of Carya palmeri?

Slow to medium growth rate

What is the natural habitat of Carya palmeri?

Dry to moist soils in woodlands, savannas, and along streams

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-2701850: Based on the initial data import
Wayne Eyer Manning (1899-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.E.Manning' in the authors string.