Liriodendron × sinoamericanum
| Liriodendron × sinoamericanum | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Magnoliids |
| Order: | Magnoliales |
| Family: | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus: | Liriodendron |
| Species: | L. × sinoamericanum
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| Binomial name | |
| Liriodendron × sinoamericanum P.C.Yieh ex C.B.Shang & Zhang R.Wang[1]
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Liriodendron × sinoamericanum is an artificial hybrid of Liriodendron chinense and Liriodendron tulipifera[1] in the family Magnoliaceae.[2]
Description
Vegetative characteristics
Liriodendron × sinoamericanum is a large, 30 m tall (or taller),[3] deciduous tree[4] with grey-brown bark.[3] The leaf is 6–20 cm long, and 6–23 cm wide. The petiole is 5–18 cm long.[5]
Generative characteristics
The bisexual, cup-shaped, nectariferous flowers have 9 tepals. The three outer tepals are green, while the inner 6 tepals are orange.[3]
Cytology
Tetraploid plants have been created.[6]
Taxonomy
It was described by Chih Bei Shang and Zhang Rong Wang based on previous work by Pei Chong Yieh in 2012.[3][7] The type specimen was collected by Z. R.Wang. It was a cultivated tree in the campus of the Nanjing Forestry University.[7]
Etymology
The hybrid name sinoamericanum from sino- meaning Chinese[8] and -americanum meaning American[9] means chinese-american.
Conservation
In China, Liriodendron × sinoamericanum may pose a threat to the endangered species Liriodendron chinense, due to hybridisation.[5][10]
Cultivation
It can be grown in well-drained soils,[2] but it does not grow well in poorly drained soils.[3] Due to heterosis, it grows more vigorously than the parent species.[6] It is widely cultivated in China,[11] but it hasn't been commercialised elsewhere.[12]
Use
It is suitable for producing paper and furniture.[3][6]
References
- ^ a b Liriodendron × sinoamericanum P.C.Yieh ex C.B.Shang & Zhang R.Wang. (n.d.). Plants of the World Online. Retrieved April 27, 2025, from https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77120781-1
- ^ a b Liriodendron × sinoamericanum. (n.d.). Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved April 27, 2025, from https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/349236/liriodendron-sinoamericanum/details
- ^ a b c d e f SHANG, C., & WANG, Z. (2012). A new scientific name of hybrid Liriodendron — L. sino-americanum. JOURNAL OF NANJING FORESTRY UNIVERSITY, 36(02), 1.
- ^ Liriodendron tulipifera × L. chinense. (n.d.). The Dawes Arboretum. Retrieved May 31, 2025, from https://dawesarb.arboretumexplorer.org/taxon-24126.aspx
- ^ a b The International Dendrology Society. (n.d.). Liriodendron × sinoamericanum P.C. Yieh ex Shang & Z.R. Wang. Trees and Shrubs Online. Retrieved April 27, 2025, from https://www.treesandshrubsonline.org/articles/liriodendron/liriodendron-x-sinoamericanum/
- ^ a b c Chen, T., Sheng, Y., Hao, Z., Long, X., Fu, F., Liu, Y., ... & Chen, J. (2021). Transcriptome and proteome analysis suggest enhanced photosynthesis in tetraploid Liriodendron sino-americanum. Tree Physiology, 41(10), 1953-1971.
- ^ a b Liriodendron × sinoamericanum P.C.Yieh ex C.B.Shang & Zhang R.Wang. (n.d.). International Plant Names Index. Retrieved May 31, 2025, from https://www.ipni.org/n/77120781-1
- ^ Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Sino-. In Merriam-Webster.com dictionary. Retrieved May 30, 2025, from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sino-
- ^ Ocimum americanum L. (n.d.). Flora of Caprivi. Retrieved May 31, 2025, from https://www.capriviflora.com/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=150300
- ^ Phan, K.L. 2015. Liriodendron chinense. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2015: e.T31284A2803363. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-2.RLTS.T31284A2803363.en. Accessed on 30 May 2025.
- ^ Feng, X., Sheng, Y., Ge, X., Wu, Z., & Huang, Q. (2021). Evaluation of the properties of hybrid yellow poplar (Liriodendron sino-americanum): A comparison study with yellow poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera). Maderas. Ciencia y tecnología, 23.
- ^ Morales, K. (2022, May 6). This spring, it’s time for a hybrid tulip tree to shine. UGA Today. Retrieved May 31, 2025, from https://news.uga.edu/this-spring-its-time-for-a-hybrid-tulip-tree-to-shine/