Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chinensis
ID:
332408

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 54(I): 47 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331740

Common Names

  • Chinese Birch
  • Manchurian Birch
  • Ussurian Birch

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Synonyms

  • Betula ceratoptera G.H.Liu & Ma [unknown]
  • Betula chinensis angusticarpa H.J.P.Winkl. [unknown]
  • Betula chinensis linearisquama Hatus. [unknown]
  • Betula chinensis linearisquama (Hatus.) S.L.Tung [unknown]
  • Betula chinensis nana Liou [unknown]
  • Betula chinensis nana (Liou) Kitag. [unknown]
  • Betula collina Nakai [unknown]
  • Betula exaltata S.Moore [unknown]
  • Betula fauriei Leeillev ex Nakai [unknown]
  • Betula jiaodongensis S.B.Liang [unknown]
  • Betula liaotungensis A.I.Baranov [unknown]
  • Betula exalata S.Moore [unknown]
  • Betula chinensis chinensis [unknown]

Description

Betula chinensis (also called Chinese birch, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to China. It has ovate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Betula chinensis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Betula chinensis has small, purple flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and thin with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Betula chinensis is a deciduous tree native to China. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer when the soil is warm. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer when the tree is actively growing. The cuttings should be 4-6 inches long and should be placed in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Betula chinensis

Betula chinensis is native to China and can be found in moist, wooded areas.

Betula chinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Betula chinensis?

Betula chinensis

What is the common name of Betula chinensis?

Chinese Birch

What is the family of Betula chinensis?

Betulaceae

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-21216: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.