Status:
valid
Authors:
V.N.Vassil.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 7: 125 (1970 publ. 1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336851
Common Names
- Betula saviczii
- Savicz's Birch
- Betula saviczii
Description
Betula saviczii (also called Betula saviczii, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Eastern Europe. It is characterized by its white bark and its small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist soils and is tolerant of cold temperatures.
Uses & Benefits
Betula saviczii has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and diarrhea. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Betula saviczii has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round with a black and white speckled pattern. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Betula saviczii is a deciduous tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is moderately salt tolerant. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-7.
Where to Find Betula saviczii
Betula saviczii can be found in temperate forests in North America.
Betula saviczii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Betula saviczii?
Betula saviczii
What is the common name of Betula saviczii?
Savi birch
What is the natural habitat of Betula saviczii?
Moist woods, swamps, and bogs
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,