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Betula platyphylla var. kamtschatica
Scientific Name: Betula platyphylla var. kamtschatica
Family: Betulaceae
Category: Dicot
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Betula platyphylla var. kamtschatica: The Kamchatka Birch
Betula platyphylla var. kamtschatica, commonly referred to as the Kamchatka birch, is a variety of Betula platyphylla, a tree species belonging to the birch family (Betulaceae).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Betula platyphylla var. kamtschatica (Regel) H. Hara
- Family: Betulaceae (Birch family)
- Basionym: Betula alba var. kamtschatica Regel
- Synonyms:
- Betula alba var. kamtschatica Regel
- Betula kamtschatica (Regel) C.-A.
- Betula pendula subsp. kamtschatica (Regel) Shemberg
- Betula platyphylla var. brunnea J.X.Huang
- Betula japonica var. kamtschatica (Regel) H.J.P. Winkl.
Distribution and Habitat
Betula platyphylla, in general, can be found in temperate or subarctic regions of Asia, including Japan.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Grows mainly as a tree.
- Young trees may need support in windy climates.
- Young plants may need light protection from wind or cold during the winter.
- Needs to be watered quite frequently, every 2-3 weeks, diminishing watering if there are abundant rains.
Ecological Role
- In some areas, Betula platyphylla var. kamtschatica forms a pioneer forest.
Traditional Uses
- Bark extract is mentioned: Betula platyphylla var. japonica bark extract and betula kamtschatica bark extract. The bark of Betula platyphylla var. japonica has been studied for its properties.
Further Information
- IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
- Australian Plant Name Index
- NYBG Virtual Herbarium (New York Botanical Garden)
- JSTOR
- WCSP (World Checklist of Selected Plant Families)
- PubMed
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy