Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fargesii
ID:
333333

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 13: 205 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332665

Common Names

  • Fargesii Betula
  • Farges' Birch
  • Farges' White Birch

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Synonyms

  • Betula chinensis fargesii (Franch.) P.C.Li [unknown]

Description

Betula fargesii (also called Chinese Red Birch, among many other common names) is a medium-sized deciduous tree with a rounded crown. It is native to China and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, yellow-brown flowers that appear in spring.

Uses & Benefits

Betula fargesii is used in gardens as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin irritations and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vinca difformis is a small, purple, star-shaped flower with yellow-tipped petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval shaped seed. The seedlings are small and thin with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vinca difformis is a tropical shrub that is native to the Philippines. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and in well-drained soils. Propagation is done through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Betula fargesii

Betula fargesii is native to China. It is found in the provinces of Sichuan, Shaanxi, Gansu, and Qinghai.

Betula fargesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Betula fargesii?

Betula fargesii

What is the common name of Betula fargesii?

Farges' Birch

What is the natural habitat of Betula fargesii?

It is native to China and grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and along stream banks.

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,