Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
335243

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tuck.) Fernald

Source:
wcs

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 47: 306 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334575

Common Names

  • Betula minor
  • Dwarf Birch
  • Japanese White Birch

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Synonyms

  • Betula alba minor Fernald [unknown]
  • Betula papyracea minor Tuck. [unknown]
  • Betula saxophila Lepage [unknown]
  • Betula pubescens minor (Tuck.) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Betula papyrifera minor (Tuck.) S.Watson & J.M.Coult. [unknown]

Description

Betula minor (also called Dwarf Birch, among many other common names) is a small deciduous tree native to North America. It grows up to 5 meters in height and has a spreading crown. Its bark is grayish-brown and its leaves are glossy green. It grows in temperate and boreal moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Betula minor 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 minor 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 minor 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 minor

Betula minor is native to North America. It can be found in the states of Alaska, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Betula minor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Betula minor?

Betula minor

What is the family of Betula minor?

Betulaceae

What is the common name of Betula minor?

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

Merritt Lyndon Fernald (1873-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernald' in the authors string.
Edward Tuckerman (1817-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tuck.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:32171-2: Based on the initial data import