Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurata
ID:
331890

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borkh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Theor. Prakt. Handb. Forstbot. 1: 378 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331222



Common Names

  • Betula aurata
  • Aurata Betula
  • Betula Golden


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Synonyms

  • Betula alba rhombifolia (Tausch) Regel [unknown]
  • Betula atrata Domin [unknown]
  • Betula pubescens rhombifolia (Tausch) Sukaczev [unknown]
  • Betula rhombifolia Tausch [unknown]
  • Betula verrucosa obscura (Kotula ex Fiek) Gürke [unknown]
  • Betula verrucosa obscura (Kotula ex Fiek) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Betula kateninii Tzvelev [unknown]
  • Betula pubescens rhombifolia (Tausch) Printz [unknown]
  • Betula pendula obscura (Kotula ex Fiek) Olšavská [unknown]
  • Betula alba rhombifolia (Tausch) Regel [unknown]

Description

Betula aurata (also called Golden Birch, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that typically grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to temperate regions of Europe and Asia and is found in woodlands and savannas. The leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate to oblong-lanceolate in shape. The bark is golden-brown and the flowers are small and yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Betula aurata is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Betula aurata is a small, yellow-green, bell-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single stem and leaves that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Betula aurata is a species of birch native to Japan. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. To cultivate, it should be grown in a cool, sunny environment with well-draining soil. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Betula aurata

Betula aurata can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in northern China.

Betula aurata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Betula aurata?

Betula aurata

What is the family of Betula aurata?

Betulaceae

What is the common name of Betula aurata?

Golden 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,

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