Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
944696

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 2: 20 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944034

Common Names

  • Alnus Acuminata
  • Sharp-leaved Alder
  • Acuminata Alder

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Description

Alnus acuminata (also called Acuminate Alder, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous tree of the Betulaceae family. It is native to tropical America and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, yellowish-white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Alnus acuminata is a species of plant in the Betulaceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge, and its wood is used for fuel.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Alnus acuminata sub. acuminata
Alnus acuminata sub. arguta (Schltdl.) Furlow
Alnus acuminata sub. glabrata (Fernald) Furlow

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alnus acuminata is small, white and tubular with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, white, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alnus acuminata is best propagated from seed. The seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Provide bright, indirect light and the seeds should germinate in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Alnus acuminata

Alnus acuminata can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Species in the Alnus genus

Alnus mayrii, Alnus acuminata, Alnus alnobetula, Alnus cordata, Alnus cremastogyne, Alnus elliptica, Alnus fallacina, Alnus fauriei, Alnus ferdinandi-coburgii, Alnus firma, Alnus formosana, Alnus glutinosa, Alnus glutipes, Alnus hakkodensis, Alnus hanedae, Alnus henryi, Alnus hirsuta, Alnus hosoii, Alnus incana, Alnus japonica, Alnus jorullensis, Alnus lanata, Alnus mairei, Alnus mandshurica, Alnus maritima, Alnus matsumurae, Alnus maximowiczii, Alnus nepalensis, Alnus nitida, Alnus oblongifolia, Alnus orientalis, Alnus paniculata, Alnus peculiaris, Alnus pendula, Alnus pubescens, Alnus rhombifolia, Alnus rubra, Alnus serrulata, Alnus serrulatoides, Alnus sieboldiana, Alnus subcordata, Alnus suginoi, Alnus trabeculosa, Alnus vermicularis, Alnus dolichocarpa, Alnus djavanshirii, Alnus lusitanica,

Species in the Betulaceae family

Alnus mayrii, Alnus acuminata, Alnus alnobetula, Alnus cordata, Alnus cremastogyne, Alnus elliptica, Alnus fallacina, Alnus fauriei, Alnus ferdinandi-coburgii, Alnus firma, Alnus formosana, Alnus glutinosa, Alnus glutipes, Alnus hakkodensis, Alnus hanedae, Alnus henryi, Alnus hirsuta, Alnus hosoii, Alnus incana, Alnus japonica, Alnus jorullensis, Alnus lanata, Alnus mairei, Alnus mandshurica, Alnus maritima, Alnus matsumurae, Alnus maximowiczii, Alnus nepalensis, Alnus nitida, Alnus oblongifolia, Alnus orientalis, Alnus paniculata, Alnus peculiaris, Alnus pendula, Alnus pubescens, Alnus rhombifolia, Alnus rubra, Alnus serrulata, Alnus serrulatoides, Alnus sieboldiana, Alnus subcordata, Alnus suginoi, Alnus trabeculosa, Alnus vermicularis, Alnus dolichocarpa, Alnus djavanshirii, Alnus lusitanica, Betula alleghaniensis, Betula alnoides, Betula alpestris,

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