Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana

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Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana
Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana - Botanischer Garten, Frankfurt am Main - DSC03275.JPG
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Saxifragales
Family: Hamamelidaceae
Genus: Parrotiopsis
Species:
P. jacquemontiana
Binomial name
Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana
Synonyms

Parrotia jacquemontiana

Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana is a species of deciduous shrub or small tree in the witch hazel family, native to the western Himalayas, particularly Kashmir, Murree, Hazara, the Swat District, and Kurram, at altitudes from 1200 to 2800 meters. It grows to 6 meters (20 feet) in height by 4 meters (13 feet) wide, with hermaphrodite flowers borne in dense tufts of stamens from April to June. Its wood is strong and often used for handles, walking sticks, etc. Twigs are used for baskets and rope.

References

  1. Crowley, D. (2021). "Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2021 e.T164048728A164059315. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T164048728A164059315.en . Retrieved 26 December 2022.
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