Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glutinosa
ID:
945877

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Gaertn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1790

Citation Micro:
Fruct. Sem. Pl. 2: 54 (1790)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945215

Common Names

  • Alnus glutinosa
  • Common Alder
  • Black Alder

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Description

Alnus glutinosa (also called Alder, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It has a straight trunk and dark green leaves. It grows in moist soils and is often found near water sources.

Uses & Benefits

Alnus glutinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber production, as a windbreak, and for soil stabilization.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Alnus glutinosa sub. barbata (C.A.Mey.) Yalt.
Alnus glutinosa sub. glutinosa
Alnus glutinosa var. incisa (Willd.) Regel
Alnus glutinosa var. laciniata (Willd.) Regel
Alnus glutinosa sub. betuloides Anşin

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alnus glutinosa has small yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alnus glutinosa is a deciduous tree that can reach up to 25 m in height. It is native to Europe and is found in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and can tolerate some sun.

Where to Find Alnus glutinosa

Alnus glutinosa is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia. It can be found in temperate forests and woodlands.

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-6364: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Joseph Gaertner (1732-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaertn.' in the authors string.