Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumila
ID:
337018

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. 1: 124 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336350

Common Names

  • Betula pumila
  • Pumila Betula
  • Pumila Betula Plant

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Synonyms

  • Betula glandulifera B.T.Butler [unknown]
  • Betula glandulosa glandulifera (Regel) Gleason [unknown]
  • Betula glandulosa hallii (Howell) C.L.Hitchc. [unknown]
  • Betula grayi Regel [unknown]
  • Betula hallii Howell [unknown]
  • Betula nana glandulifera (Regel) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Betula nana renifolia (Fernald) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Betula neoborealis Lepage [unknown]
  • Betula obovata B.T.Butler [unknown]
  • Betula pulchella hort. ex Dippel [unknown]
  • Betula pumila borealis (Spach) Regel [unknown]
  • Betula pumila glabra Regel [unknown]
  • Betula pumila glabrescens Regel [unknown]
  • Betula pumila glandulifera (Regel) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Betula pumila glandulifera Regel [unknown]
  • Betula pumila hallii (Howell) Brayshaw [unknown]
  • Betula pumila latipes (H.J.P.Winkl.) Lepage [unknown]
  • Betula pumila latipes H.J.P.Winkl. [unknown]
  • Betula pumila pubescens H.J.P.Winkl. [unknown]
  • Betula pumila renifolia Fernald [unknown]
  • Betula pumila setarioides H.J.P.Winkl. [unknown]
  • Betula pumila subcycla Lepage [unknown]
  • Betula quebeccensis Burg. [unknown]
  • Betula pumila fastigiata Rehder in L.H.Bailey [unknown]
  • Betula pumila glandulifera H.J.P.Winkl. [unknown]
  • Chamaebetula pumila Opiz [unknown]
  • Betula pumila glabrescens H.J.P.Winkl. [unknown]
  • Betula pumila pumila [unknown]
  • Betula pubescens borealis (Spach) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]

Description

Betula pumila (also called dwarf birch, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist forests, and tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Betula pumila has been used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin diseases and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Betula pumila are small, yellow-green, and have four petals. The seeds are small, winged, and brown. The seedlings are thin and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Betula pumila is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to North America and is hardy in USDA zones 3-7. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a cool, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and allowed to root in a cool, humid environment. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Betula pumila

Betula pumila is native to North America. It can be found in Canada and the United States.

Betula pumila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Betula pumila?

Betula pumila

What is the common name of Betula pumila?

Dwarf Birch

Where is Betula pumila native to?

North America

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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