Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sieboldiana
ID:
948469

Status:
valid

Authors:
Matsum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
J. Coll. Sci. Imp. Univ. Tokyo 16(5): 3 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000947807

Common Names

  • Sieboldiana Alder
  • Siebold Alder
  • Siebold Alnus

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Description

Alnus sieboldiana (also called Siebold's Alder, among many other common names) is a species of alder tree in the Betulaceae family. It is a deciduous tree, growing up to 25 m tall. It is native to eastern North America, where it is found in wet forests, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Alnus sieboldiana is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alnus sieboldiana 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 sieboldiana 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 sieboldiana is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions.

Where to Find Alnus sieboldiana

Alnus sieboldiana 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-6615: Based on the initial data import
Jinzo Matsumura (1856-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matsum.' in the authors string.