Red elm

Red Elm (also known as Slippery Elm) is a species of elm native to eastern North America. It is also commonly referred to as Ulmus rubra.

Description

The Red Elm is a deciduous tree that typically grows to a height of 18–20 m with a 0.5 m trunk diameter. The tree's bark is dark brown, and the branchlets are finely hairy. The leaves are 10–18 cm long, with a rough texture, oblique at the base.

Distribution and Habitat

The Red Elm is found in eastern North America, from southeast North Dakota, east to Maine and southern Quebec, south to northernmost Florida and west to eastern Texas. It is also found in the mountains of Arizona and New Mexico. It typically grows in low, wet areas and along streams.

Uses

The inner bark of the Red Elm has been used for medicinal purposes. It has been used as a demulcent, and is still produced commercially for this purpose in the United States with approval for sale as a dietary supplement by the Food and Drug Administration.

Conservation Status

The Red Elm is not listed as being a threatened species according to the IUCN Red List.

See Also

• Elm
• Ulmus
• Ulmus rubra

References

Red elm Resources
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