Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
medwediewii
ID:
335138

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Gartenflora 36: 383 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334470

Common Names

  • Betula medwediewii
  • Medwediew Birch
  • Medvedev Birch

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Description

Betula medwediewii (also called Dwarf Birch, among many other common names) is a small deciduous tree native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It has a small, round, green body with a single root and a single flower, and is so small that it can only be seen with a microscope.

Uses & Benefits

Betula medwediewii is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and bark. It is also used in traditional medicine, as its leaves and bark have medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Betula medwediewii has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Betula medwediewii is a deciduous tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate temperatures down to -30°C. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring, and seeds can be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Betula medwediewii

Betula medwediewii can be found in Japan, Korea, and Russia.

Betula medwediewii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Betula medwediewii?

Betula medwediewii

What is the common name of Betula medwediewii?

Medwediew's Birch

What is the natural habitat of Betula medwediewii?

It is native to Russia and is found in open woodlands and wetlands

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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