Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
globispica
ID:
333709

Status:
valid

Authors:
Shirai

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 8: 318 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333041

Common Names

  • Globispica Betula
  • Betula Globispica
  • Betula Globi

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Description

Betula globispica (also called Globe Birch, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree that grows up to 15 meters tall. It is native to North America and is found in moist forests and wetlands. It has a dense canopy and glossy, dark green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Betula globispica is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Betula globispica has small, white flowers that have a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Betula globispica is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking semi-ripe cuttings in summer and rooting them in a sandy compost. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Betula globispica

Betula globispica is native to northern Asia, from Russia east to China and south to Japan.

Betula globispica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Betula globispica?

Betula globispica

What is the common name of Betula globispica?

Globe Birch

What is the natural habitat of Betula globispica?

Temperate forests of Northern Asia

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-21341: Based on the initial data import
Mitsutaro Shirai (1863-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shirai' in the authors string.