Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serrulata
ID:
948282

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 4: 336 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000947620

Common Names

  • Serrulata Alder
  • Smooth Alder
  • Serrated Alder

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Description

Alnus serrulata (also called Smooth Alder, among many other common names) is a species of alder tree in the Betulaceae family. It is a deciduous tree, growing up to 25 m tall. It is native to eastern North America, where it is found in wet forests, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Alnus serrulata is used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as a source of timber for construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alnus serrulata is a small, yellow-green, cone-shaped flower. The seed is a small, brown, winged seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have multiple, slender stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alnus serrulata is a fast-growing tree that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, Alnus serrulata is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions.

Where to Find Alnus serrulata

Alnus serrulata can be found in the temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.

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,

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