Betulaceae FAMILY

Betula kweichowensis

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Betula kweichowensis is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 25 metres tall[ 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN Description An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available. , 1102 Title Curtis's Botanical Magazine 2nd series Vol 22 (4) Publication Author Hugh McAllister Publisher oyal Botanic Gardens, Kew Year 2005 ISBN Description Article, and excellent illustration on the plant ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for its essential oil. It can be grown as an ornamental, producing excellent autumn colour[ 1102 Title Curtis's Botanical Magazine 2nd series Vol 22 (4) Publication Author Hugh McAllister Publisher oyal Botanic Gardens, Kew Year 2005 ISBN Description Article, and excellent illustration on the plant ].

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeE. Asia - central to southern China (Guizhou, W Hubei, Sichuan)

HabitatBroad-leaved forests; at elevations from 1,400 - 3,400 metres[ 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN Description An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available. ].