Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
henryi
ID:
946324

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.K.Schneid.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Pl. Wilson. 2: 495 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945662

Common Names

  • Alnus Henryi
  • Henry's Alder
  • Henry's Alnus

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Description

Alnus henryi (also called Henry's Alder, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to China. It has a broad, spreading canopy and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas along rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Alnus henryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Alnus henryi flower is a small, yellow-green, cone-shaped flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alnus henryi is a species of alder native to China. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Alnus henryi

Alnus henryi can be found in the forests of China, Japan, and Korea.

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-6409: Based on the initial data import
Camillo Karl Schneider (1876-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.K.Schneid.' in the authors string.