Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vermicularis
ID:
948814

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 33: 46 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000948152

Common Names

  • Alnus vermicularis
  • Alnus vermicularis
  • Alnus vermicularis

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Description

Alnus vermicularis (also called 'Wormy Alder' and 'Wormy Alnus', among many other common names) is a small tree native to East Asia. It has serrated leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It typically grows in open forests, meadows, and along roadsides and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Alnus vermicularis is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat coughs, colds, and other respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Alnus vermicularis 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 vermicularis is an evergreen tree native to tropical and subtropical Asia. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil and partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Alnus vermicularis

Alnus vermicularis can be found in the mountains of central and western China.

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-6651: Based on the initial data import
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.