Betula dutillyi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dutillyi
ID:
333054
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lepage
Source:
wcs
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Naturaliste Canad. 79: 124 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332386
Common Names
- Dutilly's Birch
- Betula Dutillyi
- Dutillyi Birch
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Betula borealis Auth. [unknown]
Description
Betula dutillyi (also called Dutilly'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 lanceolate and its flowers are small and yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Betula dutillyi 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 dutillyi 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 dutillyi is a deciduous tree that can reach up to 10m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Take semi-hardwood cuttings from the current season's growth and dip them in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Betula dutillyi
Betula dutillyi can be found in the mountainous regions of Mexico and Central America.
Betula dutillyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Betula dutillyi?
Betula dutillyi
What are the common names of Betula dutillyi?
Dutilly's birch, Dutilly's white birch, and Dutilly's paper birch
What is the growth habit of Betula dutillyi?
Betula dutillyi 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-21275: Based on the initial data import
Ernest Lepage (1905-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lepage' in the authors string.