Alnus nitida
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Details Top
| Internal ID | UUID644038f12a073266081670 |
| Scientific name | Alnus nitida |
| Authority | Endl. |
| First published in | Gen. Pl. , Suppl. 4(2): 20 (1847) |
Description Top
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Alnus nitida, also known as the west Himalayan alder, is a tree species found in Pakistan, the western Himalayas, and Nepal. It can grow up to 20-25 meters and is commonly found along river banks. The tree is used for timber, firewood, and as a street tree in local communities. Its bark is also used for tanning and dyeing. Alnus nitida thrives in heavy, clay soils and can tolerate infertile soils. Its leaves are thin and oval-shaped, while its flowers and fruits appear in September to October. The tree is susceptible to attacks from the apple stem borer. In some areas, the bark is used for its anti-inflammatory properties. A study has also shown that Alnus nitida contains antioxidants.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Clethropsis nitida | Spach | Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 15: 202 (1841) |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| English | himalayan alder |
| English | west himalayan alder |
| Turkish | himalaya kızılağacı |
| Chinese | 西喜马拉雅桤木 |
| Chinese | 西喜馬拉雅桤木 |
Germination/Propagation Top
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Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
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- Extinct
- Introduced
- Native
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Indian Subcontinent
- Nepal
- Pakistan
- West Himalaya
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Indian Subcontinent
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000946990 |
| Tropicos | 3600004 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:294962-1 |
| The Plant List | kew-6538 |
| PFAF | Alnus nitida |
| Open Tree Of Life | 353450 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 109470 |
| IUCN Red List | 194659 |
| IPNI | 294962-1 |
| iNaturalist | 437260 |
| GBIF | 2876550 |
| EPPO | ALUNI |
| EOL | 1145639 |
| USDA GRIN | 2473 |
| Wikipedia | Alnus_nitida |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
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| In public collections | 0 |