Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alnoides
ID:
331609

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buch.-Ham.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nepal. : 58 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000330941

Common Names

  • Betula alnoides
  • Alnoides Betula
  • Alder-Leaved Birch

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Synonyms

  • Betula acuminata Wall. [illegitimate]
  • Betula acuminata arguta Regel [unknown]
  • Betula acuminata glabra Regel [unknown]
  • Betula acuminata lancifolia Regel [unknown]
  • Betula acuminata pilosa Regel [unknown]
  • Betula affinis Endl. [unknown]
  • Betula cylindrostachya pilosa (Regel) Regel [unknown]
  • Betula cylindrostachya subglabra Regel [unknown]
  • Betula nitida D.Don [unknown]
  • Betulaster acuminata Spach [unknown]
  • Betulaster affinis Spach [unknown]
  • Betulaster nitida Spach [unknown]
  • Betula nitida affinis (Spach) Regel [unknown]
  • Betula acuminata argula Regel [deprecated]

Description

Betula alnoides (also called Himalayan Birch, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to the Himalayas. It has oval-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Betula alnoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Betula alnoides 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 alnoides can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Betula alnoides

Betula alnoides can be found in eastern Asia, from India to Japan.

Betula alnoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Betula alnoides?

Betula alnoides

What is the common name of Betula alnoides?

Alder-leaved Birch

What is the natural habitat of Betula alnoides?

Betula alnoides is native to Asia and Europe

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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