alder- common or smooth alnus serrulata. classification kingdomplantaeplants...
TRANSCRIPT
Alder- Common or Smooth
Alnus serrulata
ClassificationKingdom Plantae Plants
Subkingdom Tracheobionta Vascular Plants
Superdivision Spermatophyta Seed Plants
Division Magnoliophyta Flowering Plants
Class Magnoliopsida Dicotyledons
Subclass Hamamelididae
Order Fagales
Family Betulaceae Birch Family
Genius Alnus Mill alder
Species Alnus serrulata Hazel alder
Figure 1: Classification Table
Shape, form, and TypeThe Alder tree is a
deciduous, thicket forming small tree, or large shrub, it can grow up to 20 feet tall ,and spread to 15-20 feet wide. [1]
Figure 2: Alder tree
Bark and Twig The bark on
the Alder tree is thin, varying from brownish to gray, it is smooth and muscled with a fluted trunk.[2]
Figure 3: Bark of Alder tree
The twigs on the Alder tree are thin, reddish brown in color and with gray fuzz [3]
Figure 4: Twig of Alder Tree
LeafThe leaves of an Alder
tree tend to be ovate to elliptical in shape with toothed and lobed edges. They are pinnate and simple, and are alternate. They are green above and a light yellow-green and hairy underneath. They vary from 2 to 5 inches in length and 1 ¼ to 2 ¾ inches wide. [4]
Figure 5: Leaves of Alder tree
BudThe buds located
on the Alder tree are oval in shape stalked, plump, and covered in 2 to 3 inch reddish purple scales. [5]
Figure 6: Bud of Alder Tree
Flower and FruitThe flowers on the Alder
tree are Monoecious, the male flower is a green brown catkins varying from 1 to 1 ½ inches long, the female flower is reddish in color and ½ and inch long, the flowers open in spring [6]
The fruit of and Alder tree is woody, cone like catkin, similar to a pine cone. It tends to be ½ an inch long, and each scale encloses a tiny, winged seed. The fruit ripens in the fall. [6]
Figure 7: Male flower of Alder tree
Figure 8: Female flower of Alder tree Figure 9: Fruit of Alder tree
Habitat and RangeThe Alder tree tends
to be found in moist lowlands, bordering streams and lakes, and swamps and bogs. Tends to be found on lowland sites from New England to Florida and Texas, and westward to Ohio and Minnesota. [7] Figure 10: range of Alder tree
UsesThe Alder tree has many
medical uses, the tea from its bark is an analgesic, astringent, and a blood purifier. It is used in the treatment of diarrhea, toothaches, coughs, childbirth pains. Its also good as a wash for hives, poison ivy rash, swellings and sprains. Its roots are planted on the banks of streams to prevent erosion, but because the wood is soft and brittle it has little or no commercial value. [8]
Figure 11: This extract contains the bark of an Alder tree.
References of Data1. Shape, form and type-
1989. Kevin Tarner. Georgia Wildlife Federation. Date Retrieved: 6/22/2010. http://www.gwf.org/resources/wildlifehabitats/alnusserrulata.html
2. Bark- 1989. Kevin Tarner. Georgia Wildlife Federation. Date Retrieved: 6/22/2010.
http://www.gwf.org/resources/wildlifehabitats/alnusserrulata.html
3. Twig- 2010. Virginia Tech. USDA Plants Database. Date Retrieved: 6/22/2010
http://www.cnr.vt.edu/DENDRO/dendrology/syllabus/factsheet.cfm?ID=8
4. Leaves- 2010. Virginia Tech. USDA Plants Database. Date Retrieved: 6/22/2010
http://www.cnr.vt.edu/DENDRO/dendrology/syllabus/factsheet.cfm?ID=8
5. Bud- 2010. Virginia Tech. USDA Plants Database. Date Retrieved: 6/22/2010
http://www.cnr.vt.edu/DENDRO/dendrology/syllabus/factsheet.cfm?ID=8
6. Flower and Fruit- 2010. Virginia Tech. USDA Plants Database. Date Retrieved: 6/22/2010
http://www.cnr.vt.edu/DENDRO/dendrology/syllabus/factsheet.cfm?ID=8
7. Habitat and range- 2002. Earl J.S.Rook. Date Retrieved: 6/22/2010
http://www.rook.org/earl/bwca/nature/shrubs/alnusincana.html http://chestofbooks.com/flora-plants/The-Herb-Hunters-Guide/Hazel-Alder-Alnus-rugosa-DuRoi-Spreng.html
8. Uses- 2008. Pants for a Future. Date Retrieved: 6/22/2010 http://www.pfaf.org/database/plants.php?Alnus+serrulata
References of Pictures Figure 1: Classification table-
USDA. Plants profile. Date Retrieved:6/22/10 http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=ALSE2
Figure 2: Alder tree- 2008. Mellow Marshmallow. Date Retrieved: 6/22/2 010
http://www.mellowmarshfarm.com/plant/Alnus_serrulata.html Figure 3: Bark of Alder tree-
2006. Missouri Plants. Date retrieved: 6/22/2010 http://www.missouriplants.com/Catkins/Alnus_serrulata_page.html
Figure 4: Twig of Alder tree- 2002. Steve Baskauf. Discover Life. Date Retrieved: 6/22/2010 http://www.discoverlife.org/mp/20q?search=Alnus+serrulata
Figure 5: Leaves of Alder tree-2009. Will Cook. Date Retrieved: 6/22/2011 http://www.duke.edu/~cwcook/trees/alse.html
Figure 6: Bud of Alder tree- 2000. Key to Winter Twigs. Date Retrieved: 6/22/10 http://www.una.edu/faculty/pgdavison/Twig%20Key.htm
References to Pictures Cont.Figure 7: Male flower of Alder tree-
2002. Steve Baskauf. Discover Life. Date Retrieved: 6/22/2010 http://www.discoverlife.org/mp/20q?search=Alnus+serrulata
Figure 8: Female Flower of Alder tree- 2006. Missouri Plants. Date Retrieved: 6/22/2010
http://www.missouriplants.com/Catkins/Alnus_serrulata_page.html
Figure 9: Fruit of Alder tree- 2002. Gary Fewless. Date retrieved: 6/22/2010
http://www.uwgb.edu/biodiversity/herbarium/trees/alnrug_matureFemaleAment01.jpg
Figure 10: Habitat and range of Alder tree- 2010. Virginia Tech. USDA Plants Database. Date Retrieved: 6/22/2010
http://www.cnr.vt.edu/DENDRO/dendrology/syllabus/factsheet.cfm?ID=8
Figure 11: Alder tree medical uses- Gaia Herbs. Scudder’s Alternative Supreme. Date Retrieved: 6/22/2010
http://www.gaiaherbs.com/product.php?id=90