Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana

Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Eudicots
(unranked):	Core eudicots
Order:	Saxifragales
Family:	Hamamelidaceae
Genus:	Parrotiopsis
Species:	P. jacquemontiana
Binomial name
Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana (Decne.) Rehder

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 (19 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.

Synonyms

• Parrotia jacquemontiana

References

• J. Arnold Arbor. 1: 256 256 1920.
• Hooker, J. D. 1896. Parrotia jacquemontiana, Curtis Botanical Magazine 122: plate 7501.
• Arnold Arboretum description
• The Plant List entry
• International Plant Names Index (IPNI) entry
• Efloras entry
• Plants for a Future entry