Alnus pendula

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Alnus pendula
Leaves
Bark

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fagales
Family: Betulaceae
Genus: Alnus
Species:
A. pendula
Binomial name
Alnus pendula
Synonyms[2]
  • Alnaster pendulus (Matsum.) Murai
  • Alnus firma var. multinervis Regel
  • Alnus multinervis (Regel) Callier
  • Alnus multinervis var. nikkoensis Callier
  • Duschekia pendula (Matsum.) Holub

Alnus pendula is a species of flowering plant in the alder genus Alnus (family Betulaceae), native to Honshu and Hokkaido islands of Japan.[2] An "exceptionally attractive" and "extremely elegant" large shrub or small tree, sources differ on whether it is introduced or native to Korea.[3]

References

  1. . Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Alnus pendula Matsum". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  3. ^ Baxter, T.; McAllister, H.A. (2021). "Alnus pendula Matsum". Trees and Shrubs Online. International Dendrology Society. Retrieved 13 September 2023.