Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
costata
ID:
332630

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trautv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Pétersbourg Divers Savans 9: 253 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331962

Common Names

  • Betula costata
  • Corky Birch
  • Ridged Birch

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Synonyms

  • Betula costata pubescens Liou [unknown]
  • Betula ermanii costata (Trautv.) Regel [unknown]
  • Betula ulmifolia costata (Trautv.) Regel [unknown]

Description

Betula costata (also called Japanese White Birch, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 30 feet tall. It has white bark and small, yellowish-green flowers that bloom in the spring. It is native to Japan and can be found in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Betula costata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat headaches and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Betula costata has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in catkins. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Betula costata is a deciduous tree native to eastern Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Betula costata

Betula costata is native to the Himalayas, China, and Japan.

Betula costata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Betula costata?

Betula costata

What is the common name of Betula costata?

Manchurian Birch

What is the natural habitat of Betula costata?

Betula costata is native to East Asia, particularly China and Japan.

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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