Himalayan birch
Betula alnoides Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don
Betula alnoides, known as Himalayan birch, is a species in the Betulaceae family. It is native to regions such as Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. It grows at elevations between 300 and 2,100 meters, and its range extends as far south as approximately 12° N in the Cardamom Mountains of Cambodia, making it the southernmost birch species.
Description
Betula alnoides is a member of the Betulaceae family and is found in several South and Southeast Asian countries. It is commonly referred to as Himalayan birch and is distinguished by its southernmost distribution among birch species. Its range includes elevations from 300 to 2,100 meters, with some populations found at higher altitudes. The species is documented in regions such as Assam, China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam, as well as in the East and West Himalaya. The species was first described in 1825 by Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don.
Other common names
Himalayan birchIndian BirchNaga birch
Distribution
Global · Assam · Bangladesh · China South-Central · China Southeast · East Himalaya · Hainan · Laos · Myanmar · Nepal · Thailand · Vietnam · West Himalaya
Synonyms
Betula acuminataBetula acuminata var. argutaBetula acuminata var. glabraBetula acuminata var. lancifoliaBetula acuminata var. pilosaBetula affinisBetula alnoides var. acuminataBetula cylindrostachya var. pilosaBetula cylindrostachya var. subglabraBetula nitidaBetulaster acuminataBetulaster affinisBetulaster nitidaBetula nitida var. affinisBetula acuminata var. argula