Large-fruited Elm
Ulmus macrocarpa Hance
Ulmus macrocarpa Hance, known as the Large-fruited Elm, is a deciduous tree or large shrub native to the Far East, excluding Japan. It is adapted to harsh environments, particularly the dunes of the Khorchin sandy lands in Jilin province, northeastern China, where it forms a small tree at the base and a shrub at the top of the dunes. This species is notable for its ability to tolerate drought and extreme cold.
Description
Ulmus macrocarpa belongs to the Ulmaceae family and is found across regions including China (North-Central, Southeast), Chita, Inner Mongolia, Khabarovsk, Korea, Manchuria, Mongolia, Primorye, and Qinghai. First described in 1868, this elm species is a dominant plant in arid and cold environments, especially in sandy landscapes. Its ecological role in stabilizing dunes highlights its environmental adaptability and resilience.
Other common names
Large-fruited Elm
Distribution
Global · China North-Central · China Southeast · Chita · Inner Mongolia · Khabarovsk · Korea · Manchuria · Mongolia · Primorye · Qinghai
Synonyms
Ulmus macrocarpa var. mandshuricaUlmus macrocarpa f. majorUlmus macrocarpa f. minorUlmus macrocarpa var. suberosaUlmus macrophyllaUlmus macrocarpa var. mongolicaUlmus macrocarpa var. nanaUlmus macrocarpa var. macrocarpaUlmus macrocarpa f. nanaUlmus macrocarpa var. macrophyllaUlmus macrocarpa var. glabraUlmus macrocarpa f. macrophylla