Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gynoterminalis
ID:
333904

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.C.Hsu & C.J.Wang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 5: 381 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333236

Common Names

  • Betula gynoterminalis
  • Gynoterminalis Birch
  • Dwarf Birch

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Description

Betula gynoterminalis (also called Dwarf Birch, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. It is native to temperate and boreal regions of the Northern Hemisphere and is found in woodlands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Betula gynoterminalis is used as an ornamental plant, for soil stabilization, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Betula gynoterminalis flowers are white or pink, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Betula gynoterminalis is a deciduous tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny spot with well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It is best grown in a sheltered spot to protect it from strong winds. Water regularly during the growing season and prune after flowering to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Betula gynoterminalis

Betula gynoterminalis can be found in the Himalayas and East Asia.

Betula gynoterminalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Betula gynoterminalis?

Betula gynoterminalis

What is the family of Betula gynoterminalis?

Betulaceae

What is the common name of Betula gynoterminalis?

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

Yung Chun Hsu (b.1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.C.Hsu' in the authors string.
Cong Jiao Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Wang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:901593-1: Based on the initial data import