Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maritima
ID:
947373

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Marshall) Muhl. ex Nutt.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Sylv. 1: 34 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000946711

Common Names

  • Alnus maritima
  • Maritima Alnus
  • Maritima

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Description

Alnus maritima (also called Maritime 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 maritima 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 maritima 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 maritima is a small deciduous tree or shrub that can reach a height of up to 10 m (33 ft). It is native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cool, moist environment and kept in a cool, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a cool, humid environment until rooted. The plant prefers a well-drained, fertile soil and full sun.

Where to Find Alnus maritima

Alnus maritima is found in the Mediterranean region.

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-6509: Based on the initial data import
Gotthilf Heinrich Ernst Muhlenberg (1753-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muhl.' in the authors string.
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Humphry Marshall (1722-1801): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marshall' in the authors string.