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Himalayan birch

Betula alnoides

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Fagales (Buchenartige)
Family
Betulaceae
Genus
Betula
Species
Betula alnoides (Himalayan birch)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Xi hua
Hindi Kath-bhuj

Similar Species in Betula

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Gelb-Birke
Betula alleghaniensis
Least Concern
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Hängebirke
Betula pendula
Least Concern
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Lindenblättrige Birke
Betula maximowicziana
Least Concern
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Moorbirke
Betula pubescens
Least Concern
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Niedrige Birke
Betula humilis
Least Concern
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Papier-Birke
Betula papyrifera
Not Evaluated
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Zuckerbirke
Betula lenta
Not Evaluated
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Zwerg-Birke
Betula nana
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Himalayan birch?
The scientific name of Himalayan birch is Betula alnoides. It belongs to the genus Betula.
What is the conservation status of Himalayan birch?
Himalayan birch (Betula alnoides) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Himalayan birch belong to?
Himalayan birch (Betula alnoides) belongs to the genus Betula, which is part of the taxonomic family Betulaceae.
Is Himalayan birch endangered?
No, Himalayan birch (Betula alnoides) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Himalayan birch belong to?
Himalayan birch (Betula alnoides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Himalayan birch?
The closest relatives of Himalayan birch in the genus Betula include Gelb-Birke, Hängebirke, Lindenblättrige Birke, Moorbirke, Niedrige Birke.

Genus Betula — 20 Species

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Gelb-Birke
Betula alleghaniensis
LC 🐾
Hängebirke
Betula pendula
LC 🐾
Lindenblättrige Birke
Betula maximowicziana
LC 🐾
Moorbirke
Betula pubescens
LC 🐾
Niedrige Birke
Betula humilis
LC 🐾
Papier-Birke
Betula papyrifera
NE 🐾
Zuckerbirke
Betula lenta
NE 🐾
Zwerg-Birke
Betula nana
LC 🐾
Michaux's dwarf birch
Betula michauxii
LC 🐾
Northern Birch
Betula sandbergii
NE 🐾
Japanese Cherry Birch
Betula grossa
LC 🐾
Dwarf Birch
Betula minor
NE 🐾
Radde's Birch
Betula raddeana
LC 🐾
Asian Black Birch
Betula dahurica
LC 🐾
Chichibu Birch
Betula chichibuensis
CR 🐾
Medwediew's Birch
Betula medwediewii
DD 🐾
Megrelian Birch
Betula megrelica
EN 🐾
American Dwarf Birch
Betula pumila
LC 🐾
Winter's birch
Betula winteri
NE 🐾
Sargent's birch
Betula sargentii
NE
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