Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
plettkei
ID:
336457

Status:
valid

Authors:
Junge

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Verh. Naturwiss. Vereins Hamburg , ser. 3, 13: 39 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335789



Common Names

  • Betula plettkei
  • Plettke's Birch
  • Plettke's Birch Plant


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Description

Betula plettkei (also called Plettke's Birch, among many other common names) is a species of deciduous tree native to Europe and Asia. It is a medium-sized tree with small, white flowers and small, oval leaves. It prefers moist, sunny habitats and is often found in forests, meadows, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Betula plettkei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating coughs and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Betula plettkei is white, with 6 petals, and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Betula plettkei is a deciduous tree native to Europe. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Betula plettkei

Betula plettkei can be found in Russia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan.

Betula plettkei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Betula plettkei?

Betula plettkei

What is the common name of Betula plettkei?

Plettke's Birch

What is the natural habitat of Betula plettkei?

It is native to the mountains of central and eastern Europe, where it grows in moist forests and grasslands.

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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