Sawa Hornbeam

Carpinus cordata Blume

Carpinus cordata, commonly known as Sawa Hornbeam, is a species in the genus Carpinus of the family Betulaceae. It was first described by Blume in 1851. The species is native to several regions in East Asia, including China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Inner Mongolia, Japan, Korea, Manchuria, and Primorye.

Description

Carpinus cordata is a member of the Betulaceae family, which includes other trees such as birches and alders. It is distributed across a range of East Asian regions, where it is known by the common name Sawa Hornbeam. The species has been recognized and documented in botanical literature since 1851, when it was first formally described by Blume. Its natural habitat spans several ecological zones, including parts of China, Japan, Korea, and adjacent regions. As part of the genus Carpinus, it shares characteristics typical of hornbeams, such as hard wood and toothed leaves. The species is found in both temperate and subtropical climates within its native range.