Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kweichowensis
ID:
334645

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Sinensia 3: 88 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333977

Common Names

  • Webera hirsuta
  • Hairy Webera
  • Hirsute Webera

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Synonyms

  • Betula insignis Franch. [unknown]

Description

Betula kweichowensis (also called 'Kweichow Birch', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Betulaceae. It is a deciduous tree, growing up to 20 m tall. It is native to China, and is found in a variety of habitats, from lowland forests to montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Betula kweichowensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant fragrance and is often used to make perfumes and incense.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Betula kweichowensis sub. kweichowensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Betula kweichowensis has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Betula kweichowensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Betula kweichowensis

Betula kweichowensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guangxi.

Betula kweichowensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Betula kweichowensis?

Betula kweichowensis

What is the common name of Betula kweichowensis?

Kweichow Birch

Where is Betula kweichowensis native to?

Southwestern 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,