Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caerulea
ID:
332184

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blanch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Betula 1: 1 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331516

Common Names

  • Betula caerulea
  • Caerulea Betula
  • Betula Caerulea

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Synonyms

  • Betula caerulea cunninghamii B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Betula caerulea grandis Blanch. [unknown]
  • Betula caerulea-grandis Blanch. [unknown]
  • Betula caerulea blanchardii Sarg. [unknown]

Description

Betula caerulea (also called Blue Birch, among many other common names) is a species of deciduous tree native to northern Europe and Asia. It has a smooth, white bark and produces small, triangular leaves. It is found in moist, temperate forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Betula caerulea is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including colds, flu, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ingredient in cosmetics and perfumes, and has been used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Betula caerulea has white flowers with a yellow lip, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Betula caerulea is a species of birch native to North America. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Betula caerulea

Betula caerulea is native to North America and can be found in the boreal forest biome.

Betula caerulea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Betula caerulea?

Betula caerulea

What is the natural habitat of Betula caerulea?

Temperate forests

What is the flowering period of Betula caerulea?

April to May

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,

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