Betula ermanii
Betula ermanii, commonly known as Erman's birch, is a resilient deciduous tree native to East Asia. Renowned for its distinctive peeling bark and ability to thrive in subalpine environments, this species holds significant ecological value and traditional medicinal importance, particularly in supporting respiratory health and reducing systemic inflammation.
- Scientific name: Betula ermanii
- Family: Betulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fagales. Finally, it is a member of the family Betulaceae and falls under the genus Betula.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fagales | WCVP |
| Family | Betulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Betula | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Betula ermanii, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic region. In Simplified Chinese, it is known as 岳桦 (zh-hans) and 岳桦 (zh-cn), and it shares the same name in Singapore (zh-sg). In Traditional Chinese contexts, such as in Taiwan, it is called 岳樺 (zh-hanh), while in Hong Kong, the common name is 岳樺 (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 岳桦 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 岳樺 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 岳樺 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 岳桦 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 岳桦 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 岳樺 | Wikidata |
| pl | Brzoza Ermana | Wikidata |
| be | Бяроза Эрмана | Wikidata |
| ko | 사스래나무 | Wikidata |
| ru | Берёза Эрмана | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the expansive territories of Northern Asia. In the region of Siberia, it can be found growing in Buryatiya and Chita. Its presence extends further into the Siberian landscape within the Irkutsk and Yakutiya regions. Additionally, the species is located in the Russian Far East, specifically in the Amur area. Together, these locations define the specific ecological range of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kamchatka | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Magadan | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Betula ermanii or Erman's birch, is a medicinal species where the stem bark serves as a primary component for traditional applications. The bark is harvested from the woody stems and is valued for its specific chemical properties, which are utilized in various herbal preparations. In many therapeutic contexts, the constituents found within the stem bark are processed to harness their potential health benefits, making this particular part essential to the plant's medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Betula ermanii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3beta-acetoxy-12alpha-hydroxyoleanan-13beta,28-olide, sitosterol.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3beta-acetoxy-12alpha-hydroxyoleanan-13beta,28-olide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Betula ermanii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |