Status:
valid
Authors:
Regel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 38(II): 412 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336873
Common Names
- Betula schmidtii
- Schmidt's Birch
- Betula schmidtii
Synonyms
- Betula schmidtii angustifolia Makino & Nemoto [unknown]
- Betula schmidtii angustifolia (Makino & Nemoto) Sugim. ex H.Ohba [unknown]
Description
Betula schmidtii (also called Schmidtii birch, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree with white bark and small, ovate leaves. It is native to northern Europe and is found in moist, open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Betula schmidtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Betula schmidtii has white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round and brown. The seedlings have two, oval, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Betula schmidtii is a deciduous tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season. Prune to maintain shape and size.
Where to Find Betula schmidtii
Betula schmidtii is native to the Himalayas and can be found in countries such as India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Betula schmidtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Betula schmidtii?
Betula schmidtii
What is the common name of Betula schmidtii?
Schmidt's Birch
What is the natural habitat of Betula schmidtii?
Tundra and taiga of northern Asia
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,