Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papyrifera
ID:
335860

Status:
valid

Authors:
Marshall

Source:
wcs

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Arbust. Amer. : 19 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335192

Common Names

  • Betula papyrifera
  • Paper Birch
  • Canoe Birch

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Synonyms

  • Betula alba communis Shirai [illegitimate]
  • Betula alba commutata Regel [unknown]
  • Betula alba excelsa (Aiton) Regel [unknown]
  • Betula alba papyrifera (Marshall) Spach [unknown]
  • Betula davurica americana Regel [unknown]
  • Betula excelsa L. ex B.D.Jacks. [unknown]
  • Betula grandis Schrad. [unknown]
  • Betula kenaica W.H.Evans [unknown]
  • Betula latifolia Tausch [unknown]
  • Betula papyrifera lyalliana Koehne [unknown]
  • Betula montanensis B.T.Butler [unknown]
  • Betula neoalaskana kenaica (W.H.Evans) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Betula papyracea Aiton [unknown]
  • Betula papyrifera commutata (Regel) Fernald [unknown]
  • Betula papyrifera commutata (Regel) A.E.Murray [unknown]
  • Betula papyrifera elobata Sarg. [unknown]
  • Betula papyrifera kenaica A.Henry in Elwes & A.Henry [unknown]
  • Betula papyrifera kenaica (W.H.Evans) A.E.Murray [unknown]
  • Betula papyrifera macrostachya Fernald [unknown]
  • Betula papyrifera papyrifera [unknown]
  • Betula papyrifera pensilis Fernald [unknown]
  • Betula papyrifera subcordata Sarg. [unknown]
  • Betula papyrifera subcordata (B.T.Butler) A.E.Murray [unknown]
  • Betula pirifolia hort. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Betula subcordata B.T.Butler [unknown]
  • Betula alba elobata Fernald [unknown]
  • Betula alba papyrifera (Marshall) Regel [unknown]
  • Betula kamtschatica kenaica (W.H.Evans) C.-A.Jansson [unknown]
  • Betula lenta papyrifera (Marshall) Castigl. [unknown]
  • Betula papyracea grandis (Schrad.) Schelle [unknown]
  • Betula papyrifera andrewsii Daniels [unknown]
  • Betula papyrifera communis Regel [unknown]
  • Betula papyrifera coriacea Fernald & Wiegand [unknown]
  • Betula papyrifera elobata (Fernald) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Betula papyrifera longipes Fernald [unknown]
  • Betula papyrifera montanensis Sarg. [unknown]
  • Betula papyrifera nana B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Betula papyrifera recessa Lepage [unknown]
  • Betula alba latifolia (Tausch) Regel [unknown]
  • Betula lyalliana (Koehne) Bean [unknown]
  • Betula papyracea communis (Regel) Schelle [unknown]
  • Betula papyracea lyalliana (Koehne) Schelle [unknown]
  • Betula papyrifera papyrifera [unknown]
  • Betula alba communis Regel [illegitimate]

Description

Betula papyrifera (also called Paper Birch, among many other common names) is a medium-sized deciduous tree that can reach up to 30 meters in height. It is native to North America and is found in moist, well-drained soils. It has white bark and small, triangular leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Betula papyrifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as cut flowers in floral arrangements. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and to reduce fever.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Betula papyrifera var. cordifolia (Regel) Regel

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Betula papyrifera has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Betula papyrifera is a deciduous tree native to North America. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and rooted in a moist potting mix. Once established, Betula papyrifera should be grown in full sun or partial shade and watered regularly.

Where to Find Betula papyrifera

Betula papyrifera can be found in North America, from Alaska and Newfoundland south to northern California and North Carolina.

Betula papyrifera FAQ

What is the ideal soil pH for Betula papyrifera?

6.0-7.5

What is the ideal temperature for Betula papyrifera?

65-75°F

How often should Betula papyrifera be watered?

Keep the soil evenly moist, but not soggy

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-21557: Based on the initial data import
Humphry Marshall (1722-1801): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marshall' in the authors string.