Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ermanii
ID:
333108

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cham.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 6: 537 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332440

Common Names

  • Betula ermanii
  • Erman's Birch
  • Erman's White Birch

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Synonyms

  • Betula ermanii acutifolia H.J.P.Winkl. [unknown]
  • Betula ermanii ganjuensis (Koidz.) Nakai [unknown]
  • Betula ermanii macrostrobila Liou [unknown]
  • Betula ermanii yingkiliensis S.L.Liou & Wang [unknown]
  • Betula incisa Koidz. ex Komat. [unknown]
  • Betula komarovii Perfil. & Kolesn. [unknown]
  • Betula shikokiana Nakai [unknown]
  • Betula ulmifolia glandulosa H.J.P.Winkl. [unknown]
  • Betula ermanii tomentosa Regel [unknown]
  • Betula ermanii nipponica Maxim. [unknown]
  • Betula ermanii communis Koidz. [unknown]
  • Betula ermanii incisa Koidz. [unknown]
  • Betula ermanii parvifolia Koidz. [unknown]
  • Betula ermanii nipponica (Maxim.) Koidz. [unknown]
  • Betula ermanii corticosa Nakai [unknown]
  • Betula ermanii corticosa (Nakai) Sugim. [unknown]

Description

Betula ermanii (also called Erman's Birch, among many other common names) is a species of birch in the Betulaceae family. It is a deciduous tree, typically growing to 15–25 m (49–82 ft) tall, with a trunk up to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) diameter. It is native to eastern Siberia, northern China, Korea and Japan. It grows in moist forests, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Betula ermanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and is used to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Betula ermanii var. ermanii
Betula ermanii var. japonica (Shirai) Koidz.
Betula ermanii var. lanata Regel

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Betula ermanii has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny nutlet. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Betula ermanii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the root clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Betula ermanii

Betula ermanii can be found in the northern hemisphere.

Betula ermanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Betula ermanii?

Betula ermanii

What are the common names of Betula ermanii?

Erman's birch, Erman's white birch, and Erman's dwarf birch

What is the growth habit of Betula ermanii?

It is a deciduous shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall

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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