American Hackberry vs black currant-tree
Celtis occidentalis compared with Antidesma ghaesembilla
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Hackberry | black currant-tree |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Plantae (Plants) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum same | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class same | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Rosales (Roses & Allies) | Malpighiales (Malpighiales) |
| Family | Cannabaceae | Phyllanthaceae |
| Genus | Celtis | Antidesma |
| Species | Celtis occidentalis | Antidesma ghaesembilla |
Evolutionary Relationship
American Hackberry and black currant-tree share a common ancestor at the Class level: Magnoliopsida. (Dicots)
Conservation Status
American Hackberry
LC — Least Concernblack currant-tree
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Hackberry | black currant-tree |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
American Hackberry
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Armenia), Europe (14 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).
black currant-tree
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in Guyana.
American Hackberry
The American Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) is a species in the genus Celtis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
black currant-tree
The Black Currant-Tree (Antidesma ghaesembilla) is a species in the genus Antidesma. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Found in Guyana.
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