Eurasian weeping birch
Betula pendula subsp. pendula · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Eurasian weeping birch, scientifically known as Betula pendula subsp. pendula, is a graceful deciduous tree revered for its elegant, pendulous branches. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this species holds significant medicinal value. Its bark and leaves contain bioactive compounds used traditionally to support detoxification, reduce inflammation, and promote urinary health.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Eurasian weeping birch
- European birch
- European weeping birch
- European white birch
- silver birch
- weeping birch
- European Silver Birch
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Betula pendula subsp. pendulaSynonyms
- Betula verrucosa var. lapponica
- Betula vladimirii
- Betula alba var. saxatilis
- Betula verrucosa var. elegans-laciniata
- Betula verrucosa var. incisa
- Betula alba var. microphylla
- Betula pendula f. cuneata
- Betula verrucosa var. pyramidalis
- Betula alba f. vulgaris
- Betula alba f. lobata
- Betula pendula var. etnensis
- Betula alba var. globosa
- Betula pubescens var. verrucosa
- Betula alba f. verrucosa
- Betula alba var. macrocarpa
- Betula pendula var. cuneata
- Betula alba lusus microphylla
- Betula alba var. aetherea
- Betula odorata var. sudetica
- Betula alba f. aurea
- Betula alba f. laciniata
- Betula alba var. arbuscula
- Betula alba f. transsylvanica
- Betula alba var. atropurpurea
- Betula alba var. carelica
- Betula alba var. bircalensis
- Betula alba lusus expansa
- Betula alba f. dalecarlica
- Betula pendula subsp. etnensis
- Betula alba var. arborescens
- Betula ellipticifolia
- Betula verrusosa f. serrata
- Betula carpatica var. sudetica
- Betula verrucosa subsp. platycarpa
- Betula coriacea
- Betula oxycoviensis
- Betula cajanderi f. fruticans
- Betula oxycoviensis var. majuscula
- Betula brachylepis
- Betula alba var. oycowiensis
- Betula alba var. verrucosa
- Betula pendula f. bircalensis
- Betula pendula var. carelica
- Betula pendula f. crispa
- Betula pendula subsp. fontqueri
- Betula pendula var. fontqueri
- Betula pinnata var. hybrida
- Betula pendula var. lapponica
- Betula pendula var. meridionalis
- Betula talassica
- Betula pendula var. microlepis
- Betula pendula f. oycowiensis
- Betula pendula f. palmeri
- Betula pendula var. parvibracteata
- Betula platyphylloides
- Betula platyphylloides var. microphylla
- Betula pseudopendula
- Betula szaferi
- Betula transbaicalensis
- Betula tiulinae
- Betula transsylvanica
- Betula verrucosa
- Betula verrucosa var. arbuscula
- Betula verrucosa f. bircalensis
- Betula alba var. dalecarlica
- Betula verrucosa f. expansa
- Betula verrucosa f. fastigiata
- Betula verrucosa f. lobata
- Betula verrucosa var. microphylla
- Betula verrucosa var. obscura
- Betula verrucosa subsp. obscura
- Betula verrucosa subsp. oycowiensis
- Betula verrucosa var. oycowiensis
- Betula verrucosa var. saxatilis
- Betula virgultosa
- Betula parvibracteata
- Betula palmata
- Betula obscura
- Betula oycowiensis
- Betula ludmilae
- Betula lobulata
- Betula mongolica
- Betula montana
- Betula microlepis
- Betula microlepis var. moldavica
- Betula laciniata var. crispa
- Betula kossogolica
- Betula kotulae
- Betula etnensis
- Betula fontqueri
- Betula ferganensis
- Betula insularis
- Betula hybrida
- Betula grandifolia var. pubescens
- Betula hippolyti
- Betula gummifera
- Betula fontqueri subsp. parvibracteata
- Betula alba var. fastigiata
- Betula alba var. lobulata
- Betula palmata var. lobulata
- Betula pendula f. fastigiata
- Betula alba subsp. verrucosa
- Betula verrucosa var. dalecarlica
- Betula verrucosa var. lobulata
- Betula pendula var. obscura
- Betula verrucosa var. odorata
- Betula verrucosa var. hybrida
- Betula pendula var. laciniata
- Betula alba var. laciniata
- Betula palmata var. bircalensis
- Betula palmata var. crispa
- Betula alba laciniata
- Betula pendula f. dalecarlica
- Betula verrucosa f. dalecarlica
- Betula alba var. fontqueri
- Betula oycowiensis var. majuscula
- Betula verrucosa var. laciniata
- Betula verrucosa var. frutescens
- Betula verrucosa subsp. fallax
- Betula verrucosa subsp. ambigua
- Betula verrucosa subsp. borealis
- Betula purpurea
- Betula alba var. purpurea
- Betula pendula f. youngii
- Betula alba pendula-youngii
- Betula pendula f. elegans
- Betula verrucosa var. elegans
- Betula verrucosa f. elegans
- Betula pendula var. dalecarlica
- Betula pendula f. tristis
- Betula pendula var. tristis
- Betula verrucosa lusus tristis
- Betula pendula var. gracilis
- Betula pendula f. gracilis
- Betula pendula f. pyramidalis
- Betula pendula f. viscosa
- Betula verrucosa f. viscosa
- Betula pendula var. oycowiensis
Regional and Traditional Names
French:
- bouleau blanc d'Europe
- bouleau pendant
- bouleau pleureur
- bouleau verruqueux
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fagales and the family Betulaceae, it is classified under the genus Betula. Specifically, the taxonomic hierarchy identifies this organism as Betula pendula subsp. pendula.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fagales |
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Betula |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across various regions within Northern Europe. In Denmark, it can be found growing in its natural habitat. Its presence is also well-documented throughout the landscapes of Finland. Furthermore, the species extends its reach to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, it is commonly established within the territories of Norway.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Betula pendula subsp. pendula has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin, betulinic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Betulin | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Betulin
- The Journal of organic chemistry
- Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters
betulinic acid
- The Journal of organic chemistry