Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mayrii
ID:
805180

Status:
valid

Authors:
Callier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Ill. Handb. Laubholzk. 1: 126 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000804514

Common Names

  • Alnus mayrii
  • Mayr's Alder
  • Mayr's Tree

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Description

Alnus mayrii (also called Mayr's alder, among many other common names) is a species of alder tree native to the Himalayas and the mountains of southwestern China. It is a deciduous tree growing to 10–15 m tall, with a trunk up to 30 cm diameter. It typically grows in moist areas, such as along streams and in valleys.

Uses & Benefits

Alnus mayrii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and can be used as a hedge or screen. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alnus mayrii has small, white flowers with 4 petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alnus mayrii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a hedge or screen.

Where to Find Alnus mayrii

Alnus mayrii can be found in the temperate forests of Mexico and Guatemala.

Alnus mayrii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alnus mayrii?

Alnus mayrii

What is the common name of Alnus mayrii?

Mayr's Alder

Where is Alnus mayrii found?

It is found in 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,

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