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Hemiptelea davidii

Common name:		Family:	Ulmaceae
Author:	(Hance.)Planch.	Botanical references:	11, 200, 266
Synonyms:
Known Hazards:	None known
Range:	E. Asia - China, Korea.
Habitat:	Hedges, loess banks, banks of soil and debris[109]. Hill slopes and trailsides, often planted when found around houses, at elevations below 2000 metres[266].
Edibility Rating (1-5):	2	Medicinal Rating (1-5):	1

Other Possible Synonyms:	From various places across the web, may not be correct. See below.
	Planera davidii[G] Zelkova davidiana[G]
Systematics:	From a USDA Plants Database
	Order: Urticales. Elm family

Physical Characteristics

A decidious tree growing to 15m. It is hardy to zone 3. It is in flower in April, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs). We rate it 2/5 for edibility and 1/5 for medicinal use.

The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It requires moist soil.

Habitats and Possible Locations

Hedge, Woodland, Canopy, Secondary.

Edible Uses

Leaves Tea.

Young leaves - cooked. Mixed with rice dumplings[177].
The tender leaves make a good beverage[266].

Medicinal Uses

Disclaimer

Demulcent Diuretic Febrifuge Lenitive.

Demulcent, diuretic, febrifuge, lenitive[178].

Other Uses

Fibre Hedge Oil Wood.

Plants are grown as a hedge in China[109].
The fibre from the bark is used for manufacturing staple rayon and sacks[266].
An oil is extracted from the seeds[266]. The report does not say if the oil is edible, nor does it give any uses.
Wood - hard. It is used for making utensils[266].

Cultivation details

Prefers a deep moist loamy soil, succeeding in acid and alkaline conditions[200]. Relatively shade tolerant[200].
Plants are probably resistant to Dutch Elm disease[200].
Plants can be hermaphrodite or monoecious.

Propagation

Seed - best harvested as soon as it is ripe but before it has fully dried on the plant and sown immediately in a cold frame. Stored seed requires stratification and should be sown as soon as possible[200]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Seed can be stored cold and dry[200].

Suppliers

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Web References

[G] Data (Common Names, Uses, Distribution) from the USDA/ARS NPGS's GRIN taxonomic database.
[HP] Links, Photos, Suppliers from Hortiplex Plant Database

References for the family Ulmaceae.

[CHINA] Draft Data Very detailed botanical/identification info. from the Flora of China.

See the PFAF Links Pages for other sources.

Also try Photos and info from the The Plants Database which has 14,000 images.

References

[11] Bean. W. Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Murray 1981
A classic with a wealth of information on the plants, but poor on pictures.

[109] Wilson. E. H. Plantae Wilsonae.
Details of the palnts collected by the plant collector E. H. Wilson on his travels in China. Gives some habitats. Not for the casual reader.

[177] Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books 1984 ISBN 3874292169
An excellent book for the dedicated. A comprehensive listing of latin names with a brief list of edible parts.

[178] Stuart. Rev. G. A. Chinese Materia Medica. Taipei. Southern Materials Centre
A translation of an ancient Chinese herbal. Fascinating.

[200] Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992 ISBN 0-333-47494-5
Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.

[266] Flora of China 1994
On-line version of the Flora - an excellent resource giving basic info on habitat and some uses.

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