Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
945464

Status:
valid

Authors:
Req.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat. (Paris) 5: 381 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944802

Common Names

  • Alnus Elliptica
  • Elliptica Alnus
  • African Alnus

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Description

Alnus elliptica (also called elliptic alder, among many other common names) is a species of tree found in North America. It has elliptic to ovate leaves with serrate margins. The flowers are small and yellow-green in color. It is found in moist soils along streams and in wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Alnus elliptica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alnus elliptica has small, yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alnus elliptica is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Alnus elliptica

Alnus elliptica can be found in western North America, from British Columbia to California.

Species in the Alnus genus

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,

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-6321: Based on the initial data import
Esprit Requien (1788-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Req.' in the authors string.