Betula falcata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
falcata
ID:
333326
Status:
valid
Authors:
V.N.Vassil.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 7: 120 (1970 publ. 1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332658
Common Names
- Betula falcata
- Falcate Birch
- Forked Birch
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Betula falcata (also called Japanese Red Birch, among many other common names) is a medium-sized deciduous tree with a rounded crown. It is native to Japan, Korea and China and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, yellow-brown flowers that appear in spring.
Uses & Benefits
Betula falcata is used in gardens as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin irritations and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Betula falcata is a white to pale pink with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Betula falcata is a small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from new growth and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Germination usually occurs within two to four weeks.
Where to Find Betula falcata
Betula falcata is found in North America, from the Great Lakes region to the Atlantic Coast.
Betula falcata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Betula falcata?
Betula falcata
What is the common name of Betula falcata?
Japanese White Birch
What is the natural habitat of Betula falcata?
It is native to Japan and grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and along stream banks.
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-21303: Based on the initial data import
Viktor Vasilyev (1890-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.N.Vassil.' in the authors string.