Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sargentii
ID:
337508

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dugle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Canad. J. Bot. 44: 961 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336840



Common Names

  • Betula sargentii
  • Sargent's Birch
  • Betula sargentii


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Description

Betula sargentii (also called Betula sargentii, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to North America. It is characterized by its white bark and its small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist soils and is tolerant of cold temperatures.

Uses & Benefits

Betula sargentii has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and diarrhea. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Betula sargentii has white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round and brown. The seedlings have two, oval, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Betula sargentii is a deciduous tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is moderately salt tolerant. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-7.

Where to Find Betula sargentii

Betula sargentii can be found in temperate forests in North America.

Betula sargentii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Betula sargentii?

Betula sargentii

What is the common name of Betula sargentii?

Sargent birch

What is the natural habitat of Betula sargentii?

Moist woods, swamps, and bogs

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-21720: Based on the initial data import
Janet Rogge Dugle (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dugle' in the authors string.