Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alnobetula
ID:
944799

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ehrh.) K.Koch

Source:
wcs

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Dendrologie 2(1): 625. 1872 [Dec 1872]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944137

Common Names

  • Alnus alnobetula
  • Alnobetula Alnus
  • Alnus Alnobetula

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Description

Alnus alnobetula (also called Alder, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree, usually growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in moist forests and along rivers. It has alternate, simple leaves and small catkins.

Uses & Benefits

Alnus alnobetula has many uses, including as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for wildlife. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Alnus alnobetula sub. fruticosa (Rupr.) Raus
Alnus alnobetula sub. sinuata (Regel) Raus
Alnus alnobetula sub. crispa (Aiton) Raus
Alnus alnobetula sub. suaveolens (Req.) Lambinon & Kerguélen
Alnus alnobetula sub. alnobetula

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alnus alnobetula is a small, yellow-green, cone-shaped flower. The seed is a small, brown, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alnus alnobetula is a small, deciduous tree that is native to temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It grows to a height of about 10 m and has a spread of up to 15 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a light, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Alnus alnobetula

Alnus alnobetula can be found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-6257: Based on the initial data import
Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.
Jakob Friedrich Ehrhart (1742-1795): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehrh.' in the authors string.