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Alnus nepalensis
Deciduous tree
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The Alnus nepalensis plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Himalayas It is a member of the Betulaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Alnus nepalensis
Family:  Betulaceae
Author:  Don.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  22   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Forests in ravines, on stream banks and occasionally in drier localities, 900 - 2700 metres in the Himalayas[146].



General Uses:  The bark contains 7% tannin[240], it is used in dyeing[11, 146]. Wood - soft, tough, even grained, does not warp. Used for furniture, rope bridges etc[146, 158]. A very good timber, it deserves to be more widely used[146].

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