Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bomiensis
ID:
332084

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.C.Li

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Fl. Xizang. 1: 484 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331416

Common Names

  • Betula bomiensis
  • Bomiensis Betula
  • Bomiensis

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Description

Betula bomiensis (also called Bomiensis Birch, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 20 m tall. It is native to China, and is found in moist and dry forests and woodlands. It has simple, alternate leaves that are ovate to elliptic in shape and have a serrated margin.

Uses & Benefits

Betula bomiensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Betula bomiensis has small, yellow-green flowers. Its seeds are small, brown, and winged. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Betula bomiensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring. Plants should be divided every 3-4 years to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Betula bomiensis

Betula bomiensis can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at altitudes of 1,500–3,500 m.

Betula bomiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Betula bomiensis?

Betula bomiensis

What is the natural habitat of Betula bomiensis?

Mountainous regions of China

What are the uses of Betula bomiensis?

Used for timber, paper production, and medicinal purposes

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-21185: Based on the initial data import
Pei Chun Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Li' in the authors string.