Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferdinandi-coburgii
ID:
945540

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.K.Schneid.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 64: 147 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944878

Common Names

  • Alnus ferdinandi-coburgii
  • Coburg Alder
  • Fernald's Alder

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Description

Alnus ferdinandi-coburgii (also called Ferdinand's Alder, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree species of the genus Alnus, native to Central America. It grows to a height of 10-20 meters and has alternate, ovate-lanceolate leaves that are glabrous and slightly pubescent. It is found in tropical dry forests and tropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Alnus ferdinandi-coburgii is a fast-growing tree that is often used as a windbreak or for erosion control. It is also used in landscaping and as a shade tree. The wood of this tree is used for firewood, charcoal, and timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alnus ferdinandi-coburgii has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alnus ferdinandi-coburgii is a fast-growing tree that can reach heights of up to 30 m. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. The seedlings should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It is also possible to propagate the tree from cuttings, which should be taken from semi-ripe wood in summer and planted in a shady location with moist soil.

Where to Find Alnus ferdinandi-coburgii

Alnus ferdinandi-coburgii can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

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-6329: Based on the initial data import
Camillo Karl Schneider (1876-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.K.Schneid.' in the authors string.