Alder vs September elm
Alnus glutinosa compared with Ulmus serotina
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder | September elm |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Plantae (Plants) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum same | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class same | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) | Rosales (Roses & Allies) |
| Family | Betulaceae | Ulmaceae |
| Genus | Alnus | Ulmus |
| Species | Alnus glutinosa | Ulmus serotina |
Evolutionary Relationship
Alder and September elm share a common ancestor at the Class level: Magnoliopsida. (Dicots)
Conservation Status
Alder
LC — Least ConcernSeptember elm
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder | September elm |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alder
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Japan), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Chile).
September elm
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Alder
The Alder (Alnus glutinosa) is a species in the genus Alnus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
September elm
No description available.
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