Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubra
ID:
948129

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bong.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint Pétersbourg, Sér. 7 , 2: 162 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000947467

Common Names

  • Rubra Alder
  • Red Alder
  • Smooth Alder

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Uses & Benefits

Alnus rubra 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 rubra 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 rubra 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 rubra is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions.

Where to Find Alnus rubra

Alnus rubra 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,

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