Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grossa
ID:
333860

Status:
valid

Authors:
Siebold & Zucc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Abh. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Sächs. Ges. Wiss. 4(3): 228 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333192

Common Names

  • Betula grossa
  • Grossa Birch
  • Giant Birch

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Synonyms

  • Betula acuminatifolia V.N.Vassil. [unknown]
  • Betula bhojpattra subcordata Regel [unknown]
  • Betula carpinifolia Siebold & Zucc. [illegitimate]
  • Betula ermanii subcordata (Regel) Koidz. [unknown]
  • Betula lenta carpinifolia Regel [unknown]
  • Betula pseudolenta V.N.Vassil. [unknown]
  • Betula sollennis Koidz. [unknown]
  • Betula ulmifolia Siebold & Zucc. [unknown]
  • Betula ulmifolia sericea H.J.P.Winkl. [unknown]
  • Betula ulmifolia subcordata (Regel) H.J.P.Winkl. [unknown]
  • Betula lenta grossa (Siebold & Zucc.) Regel [unknown]

Description

Betula grossa (also called Japanese white birch, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the birch family. It is native to Japan, and is found in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.

Uses & Benefits

Betula grossa 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

Betula grossa has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Betula grossa is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is native to China and is found in dry deciduous forests. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Betula grossa

Betula grossa is native to the Himalayas.

Betula grossa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Betula grossa?

Betula grossa

What is the family of Betula grossa?

Betulaceae

What is the common name of Betula grossa?

Gross Birch

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-21355: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siebold' in the authors string.