Status:
valid
Authors:
Suyinata
Source:
wcs
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
New Keys Jap. Trees : 457 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945629
Common Names
- Alnus Hanedae
- Hanedae Alder
- Japanese Alder
Description
Alnus hanedae (also called 'Hanedae' or 'Hanedae 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 hanedae 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 hanedae 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alnus hanedae 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 hanedae
Alnus hanedae can be found in the mountains of Japan.
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,