Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humilis
ID:
334056

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrank

Source:
wcs

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Baier. Fl. 1: 420 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333388

Common Names

  • Betula Humilis
  • Vitex Pyramidata
  • Vitex Quinata

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Synonyms

  • Betula fruticans Pall. [unknown]
  • Betula fruticosa extremiorientalis (Kuzen. & V.N.Vassil.) Vorosch. [unknown]
  • Betula humilis camtschatica Regel [unknown]
  • Betula humilis commutata Regel [unknown]
  • Betula humilis socolowii Regel [unknown]
  • Betula kamtschatica H.Buek [unknown]
  • Betula myrsinoides Tausch [unknown]
  • Betula oycowiensis Rchb. [illegitimate]
  • Betula palustris Rupr. [illegitimate]
  • Betula sibirica Lodd. ex Regel [unknown]
  • Betula socolowii J.Jacq. ex Regel [unknown]
  • Chamaebetula humilis Opiz [unknown]
  • Betula humilis oycowiensis Nyman [unknown]
  • Betula humilis cuneata Perfil. [unknown]
  • Betula humilis subcordata Perfil. [unknown]
  • Betula humilis crispa Perfil. [unknown]
  • Betula humilis calcarata Perfil. [unknown]
  • Betula humilis obovata Perfil. [unknown]
  • Betula humilis genuina Regel [unknown]

Description

Betula humilis (also called Dwarf Birch, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Betulaceae family. It is native to North America and other parts of the Northern Hemisphere. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Betula humilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Betula humilis has small, yellowish-white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The flowers are arranged in clusters, which are borne on the ends of the branches. The seeds are small, black, and triangular in shape. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves, which are triangular in shape and have toothed margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Betula humilis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Both methods require full sun and moderate watering.

Where to Find Betula humilis

Betula humilis is native to China. It can be found in moist, temperate forests and along the edges of rivers.

Betula humilis FAQ

What is the common name of Betula humilis?

Dwarf Birch

What is the scientific name of Betula humilis?

Betula humilis

What are the medicinal uses of Betula humilis?

It is used to treat fever, skin diseases, digestive problems, and respiratory disorders.

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,

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