Oriental alder
Alnus orientalis Decne.
Alnus orientalis, known as the Oriental alder, is a deciduous tree species in the Betulaceae family. It can grow up to 50 meters in height and is native to regions including Cyprus, southern Turkey, northwest Syria, Lebanon, and Iran. This species typically grows near water and is resistant to atmospheric pollution. Like many alders, it has the ability to capture atmospheric nitrogen through its roots. It produces brown catkins that bloom from January to March.
Description
Alnus orientalis is a short-lived, deciduous tree species belonging to the genus Alnus in the Betulaceae family. It is native to parts of the Middle East and the eastern Mediterranean, including Cyprus, Turkey, Lebanon, Syria, and Iran. The tree is characterized by its brown catkins, which bloom during the winter and early spring months of January to March. It is often found in moist habitats and is known for its tolerance to atmospheric pollution. The species was first described in 1835 by Decne. and is commonly referred to as the Oriental alder in English.
Other common names
Oriental alder
Distribution
Global · Cyprus · Iran · Lebanon-Syria · Palestine · Turkey
Synonyms
Betula longifoliaAlnus longifoliaAlnus oblongataAlnus orientalis var. longifoliaAlnus orientalis var. ovalifoliaAlnus orientalis f. puberulaAlnus orientalis var. pubescensAlnus orientalis f. tomentosaAlnus orientalis var. weissiiAlnus orientalis f. winkleriAlnus tomentosaAlnus tomentosa