Also known as Himalayan Alder · Indian Alder · Nepal Black Cedar
Alnus nepalensis is a fast-growing, nitrogen-fixing pioneer species native to the Himalayas. Growing 30m, it is vital for reforestation and erosion control in disturbed.
Photos of Nepal Alder (Alnus nepalensis)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| kingdom | Plantae |
| division | Tracheophyta |
| class | Magnoliopsida |
| order | Fagales |
| family | Betulaceae |
| genus | Alnus |
| species | Alnus nepalensis |
