Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
potaninii
ID:
336517

Status:
valid

Authors:
Batalin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Trudy Glavn. Bot. Sada 13: 101 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335849



Common Names

  • Betula potaninii
  • Potaninii Betula
  • Betula's Potaninii


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Synonyms

  • Betula jiulungensis P.C.Li ex Q.Lin [unknown]
  • Betula potaninii trichogemma Hu ex P.C.Li [unknown]
  • Betula wilsonii Bean [unknown]
  • Betula trichogemma (Hu ex P.C.Li) T.Hong [unknown]

Description

Betula potaninii (also called Korean White Birch, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Korea and Japan. It has a pyramidal shape with a smooth, white bark and small, ovate leaves. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Betula potaninii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Betula potaninii is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Betula potaninii is a deciduous tree that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It requires moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Betula potaninii

Betula potaninii can be found in wetland areas in eastern Asia.

Betula potaninii FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Betula potaninii?

Betula potaninii prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the ideal light level for Betula potaninii?

Betula potaninii prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal humidity level for Betula potaninii?

Betula potaninii prefers high humidity levels of at least 50%.

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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