Status:
valid
Authors:
Rupr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
Sert. Tiansch. : 72 (1869)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000337238
Common Names
- Tianschanica Birch
- Birch
- Betula Birch
Synonyms
- Betula alajica Litv. [unknown]
- Betula alatavica Musch. [unknown]
- Betula bornmuelleri V.N.Vassil. [unknown]
- Betula bucharica V.N.Vassil. [unknown]
- Betula crassijulis Musch. [unknown]
- Betula darvasica Ovcz., Czukav. & Schibk. [unknown]
- Betula dolicholepis Ovcz., Czukav. & Schibk. [unknown]
- Betula hissarica V.N.Vassil. [unknown]
- Betula jarmolenkoana Golosk. [unknown]
- Betula kirghisorum Sawicz [unknown]
- Betula korshinskyi Litv. [unknown]
- Betula lipskyi V.N.Vassil. [unknown]
- Betula margusarica V.N.Vassil. [unknown]
- Betula murgabica V.N.Vassil. [unknown]
- Betula ovczinnikovii V.N.Vassil. [unknown]
- Betula pamirica Litv. [unknown]
- Betula procurva Litv. [unknown]
- Betula pseudoalajica V.N.Vassil. [unknown]
- Betula pubentissima V.N.Vassil. [unknown]
- Betula pubescens songarica Regel [unknown]
- Betula regeliana V.N.Vassil. [unknown]
- Betula saposhnikovii Sukaczev [unknown]
- Betula saposhnikovii jarmolenkoana (Golosk.) Ovcz. & Czukav. [unknown]
- Betula saposhnikovii murgabica (V.N.Vassil.) Ovcz. & Czukav. [unknown]
- Betula schugnanica Litv. [unknown]
- Betula seravschanica V.N.Vassil. [unknown]
- Betula stenolepis V.N.Vassil. [unknown]
- Betula tadzhikistanica V.N.Vassil. [unknown]
- Betula tianschanica margusarica (V.N.Vassil.) Ovcz. [unknown]
- Betula turkestanica Litv. [unknown]
- Betula tuturinii V.N.Vassil. [unknown]
- Betula procurva procurva [unknown]
- Betula alatavica Muscheg. [deprecated]
- Betula crassijulis Muscheg. [deprecated]
- Betula pseudoalafica V.N.Vassil. [unknown]
- Betula alba microphylla Regel [unknown]
Description
Betula tianschanica (also called Tianschan Birch, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Central Asia. It has a conical shape and smooth, gray bark. Its leaves are ovate and serrated, and its flowers are small and yellow. It is found in mountain forests and along streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Betula tianschanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make dyes and in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Betula procurva sub. lipskyi (V.N.Vassil.) Ovcz.
Betula procurva sub. schugnanica (B.Fedtsch.) Ovcz.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Betula tianschanica has small, white flowers with yellowish-green stripes and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Betula tianschanica can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It should be planted in a well-draining soil in a sunny location. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month. Prune the plant after flowering to promote new growth.
Where to Find Betula tianschanica
Betula tianschanica can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, including China, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan.
Betula tianschanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Betula tianschanica?
Betula tianschanica
What is the natural habitat of Betula tianschanica?
Temperate forests
What is the flowering season of Betula tianschanica?
Spring
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,