Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
avatshensis
ID:
331935

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kom.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 13: 166 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331267

Common Names

  • Avatshen's Birch
  • Betula avatshensis
  • Birch

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Description

Betula avatshensis (also called 'Avatshensis Betula', among many other common names) is a species of birch native to the Caucasus Mountains. It is a medium-sized tree with light gray bark and dark green, oval leaves. It is found in mountain forests and alpine meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Betula avatshensis is used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Betula avatshensis has a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is black and round, and the seedlings are small and green with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Betula avatshensis is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 4 m tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Betula avatshensis

Betula avatshensis can be found in the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and Georgia.

Betula avatshensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Betula avatshensis?

Betula avatshensis

What is the family of Betula avatshensis?

Betulaceae

What is the native range of Betula avatshensis?

Eastern Siberia

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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