Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcicola
ID:
332259

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.W.Sm.) P.C.Li

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 21: 137 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331591



Common Names

  • Betula calcicola
  • Calcicola Betula
  • Calcium Birch


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Synonyms

  • Betula delavayi calcicola W.W.Sm. [unknown]
  • Betula forrestii calcicola (W.W.Sm.) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]

Description

Betula calcicola (also called Calcium Birch, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to North America. It is a deciduous tree with multiple stems and large, serrated leaves. It grows in moist forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Betula calcicola is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in the production of perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Betula calcicola has small, yellowish-green flowers in catkins. The seeds are small and winged, and the seedlings have long, thin cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Betula calcicola can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained 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 a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Betula calcicola

Betula calcicola is native to North America.

Betula calcicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Betula calcicola?

Betula calcicola

What is the natural habitat of Betula calcicola?

Mountain forests of North America

What is the common name of Betula calcicola?

Calcicola 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-21201: Based on the initial data import
William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.
Pei Chun Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Li' in the authors string.