Status:
valid
Authors:
Barkalov
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 69: 1685 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335422
Common Names
- Betula paramushirensis
- Paramushir Birch
- Paramushir White Birch
Description
Betula paramushirensis (also called Paramushir Birch, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Betulaceae. It is native to the Kuril Islands, Sakhalin, and the Kamchatka Peninsula. It grows in moist forests and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Betula paramushirensis is used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks. It is also used as a shade tree in sunny areas, as it is a tall tree. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Betula paramushirensis has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Betula paramushirensis is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by cuttings taken in spring or summer. Plant the cuttings in a pot of moist, well-draining potting soil and keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Betula paramushirensis
Betula paramushirensis is native to Russia. It is found in moist, shady areas, usually near streams or on the edges of forests.
Betula paramushirensis FAQ
What is the common name of Betula paramushirensis?
Common name of Betula paramushirensis is Paramushir birch
What is the scientific name of Betula paramushirensis?
Scientific name of Betula paramushirensis is Betula paramushirensis
What is the natural habitat of Betula paramushirensis?
Natural habitat of Betula paramushirensis is alpine meadows, open woodlands and disturbed areas
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,