Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peculiaris
ID:
947954

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiyama

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 37: 155 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000947292

Common Names

  • Peculiaris Alder
  • Peculiaris Alnus
  • Alnus Peculiaris

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Description

Alnus peculiaris (also called Peculiar Alder, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to temperate regions of North America. It grows in moist, shady places and has serrated, dark green leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Alnus peculiaris is used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as a source of timber for construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Alnus peculiaris are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alnus peculiaris is a medium-sized tree native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Alnus peculiaris

Alnus peculiaris is native to North America, Central America, and South America. It is found in temperate and subtropical moist lowland forests.

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-6567: Based on the initial data import
Kôzô Hiyama (b.1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiyama' in the authors string.