Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alleghaniensis
ID:
331568

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 31: 166 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000330900

Common Names

  • Betula alleghaniensis
  • Alleghaniensis Betula
  • Alleghany Birch

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Synonyms

  • Betula alleghaniensis fallax (Fassett) Brayshaw [unknown]
  • Betula alleghaniensis macrolepis (Fernald) Brayshaw [unknown]
  • Betula excelsa Pursh [illegitimate]
  • Betula lenta lutea (Michx.) Regel [unknown]
  • Betula lutea Michx. [illegitimate]
  • Betula lutea fallax Fassett [unknown]
  • Betula lutea macrolepis (Fernald) Fernald [unknown]
  • Betula persicifolia hort. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Betula alleghaniensis macrolepis (Fernald) Brayshaw [unknown]
  • Betula lutea alleghaniensis (Britton) Rehder [unknown]
  • Betula lutea macrolepis Fernald [unknown]
  • Betula lutea persicifolia Dippel [unknown]

Description

Betula alleghaniensis (also called 'Yellow Birch', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Betulaceae. It is a deciduous tree that grows up to 30 m tall. It is native to eastern North America, and it is found in moist, cool temperate forests.

Uses & Benefits

Betula alleghaniensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Betula alleghaniensis has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Betula alleghaniensis is a deciduous tree native to North America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Betula alleghaniensis

Betula alleghaniensis can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.

Betula alleghaniensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Betula alleghaniensis?

Betula alleghaniensis

What is the common name of Betula alleghaniensis?

Yellow Birch

What is the natural habitat of Betula alleghaniensis?

Betula alleghaniensis is native to North America

Species in the Betula genus

Betula alleghaniensis, Betula alnoides, Betula alpestris, Betula apoiensis, Betula aurata, Betula avatshensis, Betula bomiensis, Betula bottnica, Betula caerulea, Betula calcicola, Betula celtiberica, Betula chichibuensis, Betula chinensis, Betula cordifolia, Betula coriaceifolia, Betula corylifolia, Betula costata, Betula cylindrostachya, Betula dahurica, Betula delavayi, Betula dugleana, Betula dutillyi, Betula eastwoodiae, Betula ermanii, Betula falcata, Betula fargesii, Betula glandulosa, Betula globispica, Betula gmelinii, Betula grossa, Betula gynoterminalis, Betula halophila, Betula heptopotamica, Betula honanensis, Betula hornei, Betula humilis, Betula intermedia, Betula jackii, Betula karagandensis, Betula klokovii, Betula kweichowensis, Betula lenta, Betula luminifera, Betula maximowicziana, Betula medwediewii, Betula megrelica, Betula michauxii, Betula microphylla, Betula minor, Betula nana,

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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