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Betula ×alpestris

Scientific Name: Betula ×alpestris

Family: Betulaceae

Category: Dicot

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Betula alpestris

Betula alpestris is a birch species described by Elias Fries. The provided text mentions several related birch species and hybrids, potentially leading to confusion in identification.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant belongs to the Betula genus, comprised of both trees and shrubs.
  • Betula species are commonly found in various environments, including gardens, potentially exposing pets to them.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Betula alpestris Fr.
  • Common Name: Birch (general reference to the genus Betula)
  • Family: Betulaceae (Birch Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms/Alternative Names:
    • Betula nana var. alpestris (Fr.) Regel
    • Betula x alpestris
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species; also mentioned are varieties such as Betula alpestris var. sukaczewii (Soczava) Govaerts and forms such as Betula humilis for. cordifolia Preuss.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The text mentions the distribution of Betula pubescens x nana (= B. x intermedia) in the UK, which is related to Betula alpestris due to its hybrid origin.
  • It is also noted that Betula alpestris grows on high mountains, implying a montane habitat.
  • Specimens have been identified in Laponie (Lapland).

Morphological Characteristics

  • The genus Betula includes both trees and shrubs.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The larva of Pristiphora alpestris feeds on Betula pubescens (another birch species).
  • Mines of Phyllonorycter ulmifoliella can be found on Betula pubescens, and the text suggests a connection to Betula x alpestris.

Resources and Further Information

  • International Plant Names Index (IPNI)
  • Interim Register of Marine and Nonmarine Genera
  • WCSP, World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
  • The Plant List
  • NYBG Virtual Herbarium
  • Australian Plant Name Index
  • Musum
  • Bladmineerders van Europa
  • Catalogue of Life
  • DiversityOfLife.org