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766. CERCIDIPHYLLUM MAGNIFICUM – Systematic placement and fossil history of Cercidiphyllum Siebold & Zuccarini
Author(s) -
Crane Peter R.,
DuVal Ashley
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
curtis's botanical magazine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1467-8748
pISSN - 1355-4905
DOI - 10.1111/curt.12043
Subject(s) - botany , biology
Summary Cercidiphyllum Sieb. & Zucc. comprises two very similar living species, Cercidiphyllum japonicum Sieb. & Zucc. and Cercidiphyllum magnificum ( N akai) N akai, both commonly referred to as the katsura tree. The systematic placement and fossil history of Cercidiphyllum are described, and aspects of its cultivation and conservation are discussed. Cercidiphyllum magnificum is illustrated.