Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mandshurica
ID:
947353

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Callier) Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 81: 306 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000946691

Common Names

  • Alnus mandshurica
  • Mandshurica Alder
  • Mandshurica Alder Tree

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Description

Alnus mandshurica (also called Manchurian alder, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 20 m tall. It is native to East Asia, and is found in moist mountain forests.

Uses & Benefits

Alnus mandshurica is used for making furniture, flooring, and other wood products. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Alnus mandshurica are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small, dark, and glossy. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alnus mandshurica is a small, deciduous tree that grows up to 10m in height. It is native to East Asia and is widely cultivated in gardens. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Alnus mandshurica

Alnus mandshurica is found in Japan, Korea, and China.

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-6507: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
Alfons S. Callier (1866-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Callier' in the authors string.