Betula dugleana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dugleana
ID:
333043
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lepage
Source:
wcs
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Naturaliste Canad. 103: 226 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332375
Common Names
- Dugle's Birch
- Betula Dugleana
- Dugleana Birch
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Betula dugleana (also called Dugle's Birch, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that is native to the United States and Canada. It grows in moist soils and can reach up to 80 feet in height. Its leaves are ovate and its flowers are small and yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Betula dugleana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Betula dugleana has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Betula dugleana is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and should be 4-6 inches long. The cuttings should be placed in a moist soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.
Where to Find Betula dugleana
Betula dugleana is native to North America and can be found in moist, shady areas such as forests and woodlands.
Betula dugleana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Betula dugleana?
Betula dugleana
What are the common names of Betula dugleana?
Dugle's birch, Dugle's white birch, and Dugle's paper birch
What is the growth habit of Betula dugleana?
Betula dugleana is a deciduous tree that can reach a height of up to 40 feet.
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-21274: Based on the initial data import
Ernest Lepage (1905-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lepage' in the authors string.