Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Genus:
Species:
texana
ID:
589519

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buckley

Source:
cmp

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 12: 444 (1861 publ. 1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588851

Common Names

  • Carya texana
  • Texana Carya
  • Texana Carya Plant

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Synonyms

  • Carya arkansana Sarg. [unknown]
  • Carya buckleyi Meehan ex Durand [unknown]
  • Carya buckleyi arkansana Sarg. [unknown]
  • Carya buckleyi glabra E.J.Palmer & Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Carya buckleyi pachylemma Sarg. [unknown]
  • Carya buckleyi villosa Sarg. [unknown]
  • Carya glabra villosa B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Carya texana arkansana (Sarg.) Little [unknown]
  • Carya texana glabra (E.J.Palmer & Steyerm.) Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Carya texana villosa (Sarg.) Little [unknown]
  • Carya villosa C.K.Schneid. [unknown]
  • Hicorius arkansana Ashe [unknown]
  • Hicorius buckleyi Ashe [unknown]
  • Hicorius villosa Ashe [unknown]
  • Carya texana texana [unknown]
  • Hicoria arkansana (Sarg.) Ashe [unknown]
  • Hicoria pallida arkansana (Sarg.) Ashe [unknown]
  • Hicoria glabra villosa Sarg. [unknown]
  • Hicoria villosa (Sarg.) Ashe [unknown]
  • Hicorius glabra villosa Sarg. [unknown]
  • Hicorius villosa pallida Ashe [unknown]
  • Hicorius buckleyi arkansana Ashe [deprecated]
  • Hicorius buckleyi pachylemma Ashe [deprecated]
  • Hicorius buckleyi villosa Ashe [deprecated]

Description

Carya texana (also called Black Hickory, Black 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 texana 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 texana 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 texana 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 texana

Carya texana is native to the temperate forests of North America. It can be found in the wild in Canada and the United States.

Carya texana FAQ

What is the common name of Carya texana?

Texas Hickory

What is the growth rate of Carya texana?

Slow to medium growth rate

What is the natural habitat of Carya texana?

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