Status:
valid
Authors:
Dugle
Source:
wcs
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Canad. J. Bot. 44: 951 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000337447
Common Names
- Betula uliginosa
- Bog Birch
- Uliginosa Betula
Description
Betula uliginosa (also called Bog 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 uliginosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Betula uliginosa is a white to pinkish-white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a thin stem and small, heart-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Betula uliginosa is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and lightly covered with soil. Keep the soil moist and the seeds should germinate in 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Betula uliginosa
Betula uliginosa can be found in wetland habitats in northern Europe and Asia.
Betula uliginosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Betula uliginosa?
Betula uliginosa
What is the common name of Betula uliginosa?
Uliginosa Betula
What is the natural habitat of Betula uliginosa?
Betula uliginosa is found in temperate regions of Europe
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,