Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nepalensis
ID:
947605

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nepal. : 58 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000946943

Common Names

  • Alnus nepalensis
  • Nepalensis Alder
  • Nepalensis Tree

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Description

Alnus nepalensis (also called Nepal Alder, among many other common names) is a medium-sized deciduous tree that can reach up to 30 meters in height. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist temperate and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Alnus nepalensis is used as a traditional medicine in South Asia to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Alnus nepalensis are small and yellow-green. The seeds are small, brown and winged. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alnus nepalensis is a deciduous tree that grows up to 20 m tall. It is native to the Himalayas and parts of China. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.

Where to Find Alnus nepalensis

Alnus nepalensis can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal and Bhutan.

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-6533: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.