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Indian-elm

Holoptelea integrifolia (Roxb.) Planch.
Indian-elm
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Holoptelea integrifolia, known as Indian-elm, is a tree species in the Ulmaceae family. It is native to regions including Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, and West Himalaya. This species is typically found on plains and in mountainous areas at elevations up to 1100 m.

Description

Holoptelea integrifolia (Roxb.) Planch. is a tree in the Ulmaceae family and is closely related to the true elms (Ulmus). It is distributed across the Indian subcontinent, Indo-China, and Myanmar. The species is commonly found in lowland areas but can also be found in higher elevations up to 1100 m. It was first described in 1848.

Other common names

Indian-elmjungle corktree

Distribution

Assam · Bangladesh · Borneo · India · Laos · Myanmar · Nepal · Sri Lanka · Thailand · Vietnam · West Himalaya

Synonyms

Ulmus integrifolia

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