Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpusii
ID:
337156

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.K.Schneid.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Ill. Handb. Laubholzk. 1: 102 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336488



Common Names

  • Betula purpusii
  • Purpusii Betula
  • Purpusii Betula Plant


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Description

Betula purpusii (also called Purpus' Betula, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to Mexico, and is found in tropical rainforests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Betula purpusii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Betula purpusii are white and tubular. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Betula purpusii is a species of flowering shrub in the family Betulaceae. It is native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil. It prefers a cool, shady position and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Betula purpusii

Betula purpusii can be found in the temperate forests of North America.

Betula purpusii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Betula purpusii?

Betula purpusii

What is the common name of Betula purpusii?

Purpusii

Where does Betula purpusii grow?

It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

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

IPNI record: 30248827-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001214736
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-3600076: Originally associated with wfo-0001214736
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-3600076: Originally associated with wfo-0001214736
Camillo Karl Schneider (1876-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.K.Schneid.' in the authors string.