Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cylindrostachya
ID:
332728

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 2: 7 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332060



Common Names

  • Cylindrostachya Birch
  • Cylindrostachya Birch Tree
  • Cylindrostachya Birchwood


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Synonyms

  • Betula acuminata cylindrostachya (Lindl. ex Wall.) Regel [unknown]
  • Betula alnoides cylindrostachya (Lindl. ex Wall.) H.J.P.Winkl. [unknown]
  • Betula rhombibracteata P.C.Li [unknown]
  • Betulaster cylindrostachya Spach [unknown]
  • Betula fujianensis J.Zeng, Jian H.Li & Z.D.Chen [unknown]

Description

Betula cylindrostachya (also called paper birch, canoe birch, and white birch, among many other common names) is a species of birch tree native to North America. It is found in moist, temperate forests and can grow up to 30 feet tall. It has a white bark that peels off in thin layers, giving it its common name.

Uses & Benefits

Betula cylindrostachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Betula cylindrostachya has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Betula cylindrostachya is a deciduous tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted.

Where to Find Betula cylindrostachya

Betula cylindrostachya can be found in moist, shady areas in North America and parts of Asia.

Betula cylindrostachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Betula cylindrostachya?

Betula cylindrostachya

What is the common name of Betula cylindrostachya?

Cylindrical-fruited Birch

What is the natural habitat of Betula cylindrostachya?

Moist, open woods and thickets

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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