Status:
valid
Authors:
E.J.Butler
Source:
wcs
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 36: 425 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333355
Common Names
- Birch Hornei
- Hornei Birch
- Hornei's Birch
Synonyms
- Betula ungavensis Lepage [unknown]
Description
Betula hornei (also called Horne's birch, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the birch family. It is native to China, and is found in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.
Uses & Benefits
Betula hornei can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of wood for construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Betula hornei has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Betula hornei is a small, deciduous tree native to China. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Betula hornei should be watered regularly and fertilized twice a year.
Where to Find Betula hornei
Betula hornei is native to China. It can be found in moist, temperate forests and along the edges of rivers.
Betula hornei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Betula hornei?
Betula hornei
What is the common name of Betula hornei?
Horne Birch
Where is Betula hornei found?
It is found in the mountains of China
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,