Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orientalis
ID:
947791

Status:
valid

Authors:
Decne.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 4: 348 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000947129

Common Names

  • Orientalis Alder
  • Orientalis Alnus
  • Oriental Alder

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Description

Alnus orientalis (also called Oriental Alder, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 20 m tall. It is native to southeastern Europe and western Asia and is found in moist, well-drained soils in open woods, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Alnus orientalis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alnus orientalis has small, yellow flowers and small, brown seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alnus orientalis is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 40 feet. It prefers a sunny location with moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium at a temperature of 70-80°F. Germination can take up to 3 months.

Where to Find Alnus orientalis

Alnus orientalis can be found in Turkey, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, and Egypt.

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-6551: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.