Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hakkodensis
ID:
946280

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayashi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Bull. Gov. Forest Exp. Sta. 57: 153 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945618

Common Names

  • Hakkoda Alder
  • Glutipes Alder
  • Hakkoda Alnus

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Description

Alnus hakkodensis (also called 'Hakkodensis' or 'Hakkodensis Alder', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree species native to Japan. It has oval-shaped leaves that are typically green with serrated edges. It is found in moist forests, usually growing in mountain valleys.

Uses & Benefits

Alnus hakkodensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alnus hakkodensis is a small, yellow-green flower. The seed is a small, black, winged seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alnus hakkodensis is a deciduous tree native to Japan and Korea. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH and can tolerate occasional flooding. Propagation is done through seeds or cuttings.

Where to Find Alnus hakkodensis

Alnus hakkodensis can be found in the mountains of Japan and Taiwan.

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-6405: Based on the initial data import
Yasaka Hayashi (1911-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayashi' in the authors string.