Pterocarya rhoifolia
Japanese Wingnut
Also known as: Pterocarya diechocarpa Lavallée +2 more
- Pterocarya diechocarpa Lavallée
- Pterocarya fraxinifolia var. sorbifolia (Siebold & Zucc.) Zabel
- Pterocarya sorbifolia Siebold & Zucc.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Juglandaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Indigenous to Temperate Asia, Pterocarya rhoifolia (commonly known as Japanese wingnut) is a tree belonging to the Juglandaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China North-Central, Japan, Korea
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
North Caucasus, Transcaucasus