Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordifolia
ID:
332552

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mém. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 13(2): 86 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331884

Common Names

  • Betula cordifolia
  • Cordifolia Birch
  • Birch

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Synonyms

  • Betula papyrifera cordifolia (Regel) A.E.Murray [unknown]
  • Betula papyrifera cordifolia (Regel) C.K.Schneid. [unknown]
  • Betula papyracea cordifolia Dippel [unknown]

Description

Betula cordifolia (also called Cherry birch, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to North America. It has a smooth, gray bark and heart-shaped leaves, and produces small, yellowish-green flowers. It typically grows in moist, open habitats, such as meadows, prairies, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Betula cordifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, rheumatism, and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Betula cordifolia has small, yellowish-white flowers that are borne in catkins. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Betula cordifolia is a deciduous tree that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. It is also possible to propagate by layering or division of the roots.

Where to Find Betula cordifolia

Betula cordifolia can be found in North America, including Canada, Alaska, and the northern United States.

Betula cordifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Betula cordifolia?

Betula cordifolia

What is the common name of Betula cordifolia?

Heartleaf birch

What is the family of Betula cordifolia?

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,