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European hornbeam

Carpinus betulus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found across Europe (10 countries) and North America (United States).

🇱🇻 Latvia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States 🇪🇪 Estonia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (نباتات)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)
Class
Magnoliopsida (ماغنولانية)
Order
Fagales (بلوطيات)
Family
Betulaceae
Genus
Carpinus
Species
Carpinus betulus (European hornbeam)

Names in Other Languages

French charme commun
German Hainbuche
Portuguese carpa-europeia

Similar Species in Carpinus

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Eastern Hornbeam
Carpinus orientalis
Not Evaluated
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Japanese Hornbeam
Carpinus japonica
Data Deficient
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Thick Leaf Hornbeam
Carpinus firmifolia
Least Concern
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Sawa Hornbeam
Carpinus cordata
Least Concern
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Turczaninow's Hornbeam
Carpinus turczaninowii
Least Concern
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Puto Hornbeam
Carpinus putoensis
Critically Endangered
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Rochester hornbeam
Carpinus luochengensis
Data Deficient
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Shek Mun Carpinus
Carpinus shimenensis
Data Deficient
View all species in Carpinus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of European hornbeam?
The scientific name of European hornbeam is Carpinus betulus. It belongs to the genus Carpinus.
What is the conservation status of European hornbeam?
European hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does European hornbeam live?
European hornbeam is found in Found across Europe (10 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Latvia, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden.
What family does European hornbeam belong to?
European hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) belongs to the genus Carpinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Betulaceae.
Is European hornbeam endangered?
No, European hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does European hornbeam belong to?
European hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).
What are the closest relatives of European hornbeam?
The closest relatives of European hornbeam in the genus Carpinus include Eastern Hornbeam, Japanese Hornbeam, Thick Leaf Hornbeam, Sawa Hornbeam, Turczaninow's Hornbeam.

Native Range — 11 Countries

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Genus Carpinus — 13 Species

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Eastern Hornbeam
Carpinus orientalis
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Japanese Hornbeam
Carpinus japonica
DD 🐾
Thick Leaf Hornbeam
Carpinus firmifolia
LC 🐾
Sawa Hornbeam
Carpinus cordata
LC 🐾
Turczaninow's Hornbeam
Carpinus turczaninowii
LC 🐾
Puto Hornbeam
Carpinus putoensis
CR 🐾
Rochester hornbeam
Carpinus luochengensis
DD 🐾
Shek Mun Carpinus
Carpinus shimenensis
DD 🐾
Hornbeam
Carpinus tropicalis
LC 🐾
Rock Brush
Carpinus rupestris
DD 🐾
Asian Hornbeam
Carpinus tschonoskii
LC 🐾
American Hornbeam
Carpinus caroliniana
LC
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European hornbeam
Carpinus betulus
LC
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