Planera aquatica
Planertree, Water Elm
Also known as: Abelicea aquatica (J.F.Gmel.) Raf. +4 more
- Abelicea aquatica (J.F.Gmel.) Raf.
- Planera americana Steud.
- Planera gmelinii Michx.
- Planera ulmifolia F.Michx.
- Ulmus aquatica (J.F.Gmel.) Raf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ulmaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Found natively in North America, Planera aquatica (commonly known as Planertree or Water Elm) is a tree belonging to the Ulmaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas