Eucommia is a small tree genus now native to China, and the fossil record shows a wider distribution. The monobiotic Eucommia ulmoides is endangered in the wild, but is widely cultivated in China for its bark and is highly valued in herbal medicine, including traditional Chinese medicine. [3]descrip

Eucommia is a small tree native to China. It belongs to the monotype Eucommiaceae. It is considered vulnerable in the wild, but is widely cultivated in China for its bark and is highly valued in herbal medicine such as Chinese medicine.description[edit]Eucommia grows to about 15 m tall. Leaves decid