Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
335211

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
wcs

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Verz. Altai Pfl. : 112 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334543

Common Names

  • Betula microphylla
  • Microphyll Birch
  • Japanese White Birch

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Synonyms

  • Betula baranovii Sukaczev [unknown]
  • Betula czatkalensis V.N.Vassil. [unknown]
  • Betula derbetica Baranov [unknown]
  • Betula fedtschenkoana V.N.Vassil. [unknown]
  • Betula fruticosa cuneifolia Regel [unknown]
  • Betula gordiagini Baranov [unknown]
  • Betula kelleriana Sukaczev [unknown]
  • Betula microphylla rezniczenkoana Litv. [unknown]
  • Betula pavlovii Baranov [unknown]
  • Betula rezniczenkoana (Litv.) Schischk. [unknown]
  • Betula rumnica P.A.Baranov [unknown]
  • Betula tessingolica Baranov [unknown]
  • Betula turunica Baranov [unknown]

Description

Betula microphylla (also called 'Small-Leaved Birch', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Betulaceae family. It is native to Japan, Korea, and China, and it is found in temperate deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Betula microphylla is used for its ornamental value, as a food source, and as a source of fiber for weaving.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Betula microphylla are white and fragrant, with five petals. The seeds are small, brown and smooth. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Betula microphylla is a small, deciduous tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It has a dense, rounded crown and a grey-brown bark. The leaves are ovate, up to 10 cm long and 2 cm wide. The flowers are yellow, with five petals, and are borne in clusters at the ends of branches. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Betula microphylla

Betula microphylla is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, and Zhejiang.

Betula microphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Betula microphylla?

Betula microphylla

What is the family of Betula microphylla?

Betulaceae

What is the common name of Betula microphylla?

Dwarf 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-21492: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.