Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhombifolia
ID:
948063

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Sylv. 1: 33 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000947401

Common Names

  • Rhombifolia Alder
  • Diamond-Leaf Alder
  • Diamond-Leaf Alnus

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Description

Alnus rhombifolia (also called White Alder, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous tree with a slender, grey trunk and a crown of up to 8 leaves. It is native to western North America, and is found in moist, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Alnus rhombifolia 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 flower of Alnus rhombifolia is a small, yellow-green, cone-shaped flower. The seed is a small, brown, winged seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have multiple, slender stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alnus rhombifolia is a fast-growing tree that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, Alnus rhombifolia is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions.

Where to Find Alnus rhombifolia

Alnus rhombifolia can be found in the temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.

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-6578: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.