American Hackberry vs black wattle
Celtis occidentalis compared with Acacia celsa
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Hackberry | black wattle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Plantae (Plants) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum same | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class same | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Rosales (Roses & Allies) | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) |
| Family | Cannabaceae | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Celtis | Acacia |
| Species | Celtis occidentalis | Acacia celsa |
Evolutionary Relationship
American Hackberry and black wattle share a common ancestor at the Class level: Magnoliopsida. (Dicots)
Conservation Status
American Hackberry
LC — Least Concernblack wattle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Hackberry | black wattle |
|---|---|---|
| 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 wattle
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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 wattle
The black wattle (Acacia celsa) is a species in the genus Acacia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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