Ulmus changii
Ulmus changii W.C.Cheng
Ulmus changii, a small deciduous tree, is native to South-Central and Southeast China. It grows in forested areas at elevations up to 1800 m and was added to the Hainan Province Protected Plants List in 2006 due to its declining numbers.
Description
Ulmus changii, described by W.C. Cheng in 1936, belongs to the Ulmaceae family. It is found in forest habitats across parts of China, particularly in South-Central and Southeast regions. The species is sometimes referred to as the Hangzhou elm. Its inclusion in the Hainan Province Protected Plants List reflects concerns over its rarity and conservation status.
Distribution
China South-Central · China Southeast
Synonyms
Ulmus kunmingensis var. qingchengshanensisUlmus changii var. changii