Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hosoii
ID:
946379

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mizush.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 32: 1 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945717

Common Names

  • Alnus Hosoii
  • Hosoii Alder
  • Hoso Alder

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Description

Alnus hosoii (also called Hoso's Alder, among many other common names) is a small deciduous tree or shrub that grows up to 10 m tall. It has alternate, serrate leaves and small, cone-like fruits. It is native to temperate regions of Asia and is found in moist forests and along rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Alnus hosoii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract pollinators to the garden and can be used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alnus hosoii has small, yellow-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alnus hosoii 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 hosoii

Alnus hosoii can be found in the temperate forests 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-6414: Based on the initial data import
Urara Mizushima (1927-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mizush.' in the authors string.