Ulmus gaussenii
Ulmus gaussenii Cheng
Ulmus gaussenii, also known as the Anhui or hairy elm, is a medium-sized deciduous tree native to the Langya limestone mountain valleys in Chu Xian, Anhui Province, eastern China. It is adapted to flood plains, showing tolerance to periodic flooding. As of 2009, it is considered one of the rarest and most endangered elm species, with only about 30 individuals remaining in the wild.
Description
Ulmus gaussenii W. C. Cheng is a member of the Ulmaceae family and is found in the Southeast region of China. The species is restricted to the valleys of the Langya limestone mountains in Anhui Province. It is typically found on flood plains, suggesting a capacity to withstand occasional inundation. However, the species is now critically endangered, with only approximately 30 trees known to exist in the wild as of 2009.
Distribution
Global · China Southeast