Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incana
ID:
946411

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Moench

Source:
wcs

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Methodus : 424 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945749

Common Names

  • Incana Alnus
  • Incan Alnus
  • Incan Alder

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Description

Alnus incana (also called 'Gray Alder', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to North America. It is a deciduous shrub with small, oval leaves and small, cone-like fruits. It grows in moist, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Alnus incana is a species of flowering plant in the Betulaceae family. It is native to North America. It is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage, as well as for its medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Alnus incana sub. incana
Alnus incana sub. kolaensis (N.I.Orlova) Á.Löve & D.Löve
Alnus incana sub. rugosa (Du Roi) R.T.Clausen
Alnus incana sub. tenuifolia (Nutt.) Breitung

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alnus incana is a small, yellow-colored bloom with a white center. The seed is a small, brown, winged seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alnus incana is a species of alder native to North America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil and should be grown in full sun or partial shade. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Alnus incana

Alnus incana can be found in the temperate forests of North America.

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-6417: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Conrad Moench (1744-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moench' in the authors string.