Carpinus viminea Lindl. ex Wall.

Also known as: Himalayan Hornbeam , Khirki

Carpinus viminea Lindl. ex Wall.

Carpinus viminea Lindl. ex Wall.

Quick Facts

Also Known As

Himalayan Hornbeam , Khirki

Family

Betulaceae

IUCN Status

Least concern

Native Information

Western and central Himalayas (India, nepal ,Bhutan).

Habitat

Habitat of Carpinus viminea Lindl. ex Wall.

Habit

Deciduous tree, 10-20m; ovate serrated leaves; smooth gray bark; small wind pollinated flowers; produces nutlets enclosed in leafy bracts.

Uses

Uses of Carpinus viminea Lindl. ex Wall.

Timber(small -scale, furniture, tools); fuel wood ; fodder for live stock; ornamental; soil stabilizer on slopes.

Seed

Seed of Carpinus viminea Lindl. ex Wall.

Flower

Flower of Carpinus viminea Lindl. ex Wall.