Corylus chinensis explained

Corylus chinensis, common names Chinese filbert and Chinese hazel, is a deciduous^[1] tree native to western China. This tree is considered vulnerable due to its rarity.^[2]

Description

This species grows up to 40 metres tall. It has gray-brown, fissured bark, with mottled streaks.^[3] The branchlets are a purplish-brown colour, and are slender and sparsely villous.

The leaves range from ovate to obovate-elliptic and have a doubly serrated, irregular margin.

Distribution

Corylus chinensis is found on the moist slopes of forests at altitudes ranging from 1200 and 3500 metres. It is reported from Tibet, Xinjiang, Gansu, Guizhou, Hubei, Shaanxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

Uses

Both the oil and seeds of Corylus chinensis are edible.

Distribution

This tree is native to Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Shaanxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan.^[4]

External links

• Images showing nuts and leaves
• Images of various parts

Notes and References

1. http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Corylus%20chinensis Corylus chinensis Chinese Hazel PFAF Plant Database
2. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200006209 Corylus chinensis in Flora of China @ efloras.org
3. http://www.nuttrees.com/other_edible.htm Edible Nut Trees - Rhora's Nut Farm & Nursery
4. http://www.iucnredlist.org/apps/redlist/details/32394/0 Corylus chinensis