Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
celtiberica
ID:
332375

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rothm. & Vasc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 14: 147 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331707



Common Names

  • Celtiberica Betula
  • Betula Celtiberica
  • Betula


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Synonyms

  • Betula pubescens celtiberica (Rothm. & Vasc.) Rivas.Martinez [unknown]

Description

Betula celtiberica (also called 'Celtiberian Birch', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Spain. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Betula celtiberica has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Betula celtiberica has small, white to lavender flowers that are borne in clusters on the tips of stems. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have lance-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Betula celtiberica can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section should be replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Betula celtiberica

Betula celtiberica is native to Spain.

Betula celtiberica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Betula celtiberica?

Betula celtiberica

What is the common name of Betula celtiberica?

Celtiberian Birch

What is the family of Betula celtiberica?

Betulaceae

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

Werner Rothmaler (1908-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rothm.' in the authors string.
João de Carvalho e Vasconcellos (1897-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vasc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:107737-1: Based on the initial data import