Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gmelinii
ID:
333751

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
wcs

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Verz. Altai Pfl. : 113 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333083

Common Names

  • Gmelinii Birch
  • Gmelinii White Birch
  • Gmelinii Paper Birch

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Synonyms

  • Betula fruticosa gmelinii (Bunge) Kitag. [unknown]
  • Chamaebetula gmelinii Opiz [unknown]

Description

Betula gmelinii (also called Gmelin's birch, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 20 m tall. It is native to northern Europe, Asia, and North America and is found in moist forests and along rivers. It has a greyish-brown bark and its leaves are simple, alternate, ovate-lanceolate, and have a pointed tip.

Uses & Benefits

Betula gmelinii is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems, skin diseases, and fever. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a fertilizer for plants.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Betula gmelinii are yellow-green, with five petals and a long, thin calyx. The seeds are small, black, and round, and the seedlings are small, with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Betula gmelinii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and in well-draining soil. They should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Betula gmelinii

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

Betula gmelinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Betula gmelinii?

Betula gmelinii

What is the common name of Betula gmelinii?

Gmelin's Birch

What is the natural habitat of Betula gmelinii?

Betula gmelinii is native to northern and eastern Europe, Russia, and parts of 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,