1,122 observationsLeast Concern
Himalayan Birch
Betula utilis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fagales ›Family: Betulaceae ›Genus: Betula
About
Betula utilis (Himalayan birch, bhojpatra, Sanskrit: भूर्ज bhūrja) is a birch tree native to the Himalayas, growing at elevations up to 4,500 m (14,800 ft). The specific epithet, utilis, refers to the many uses of the different parts of the tree. The white, paper-like bark of the tree was used in ancient times for writing Sanskrit scriptures and texts. It is still used as paper for the writing of sacred mantras, with the bark placed in an amulet...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Himalayan Birch is Betula utilis.
- The Himalayan Birch has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Himalayan Birch belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Himalayan Birch belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Himalayan Birch belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Himalayan Birch belongs to the order Fagales.
- Himalayan Birch belongs to the family Betulaceae.
- Himalayan Birch belongs to the genus Betula.