Bed-jacket vs Chinese elm
Alectryon tomentosus compared with Ulmus parvifolia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bed-jacket | Chinese elm |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Plantae (Plants) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum same | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class same | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Sapindales (Sapindales) | Rosales (Roses & Allies) |
| Family | Sapindaceae | Ulmaceae |
| Genus | Alectryon | Ulmus |
| Species | Alectryon tomentosus | Ulmus parvifolia |
Evolutionary Relationship
Bed-jacket and Chinese elm share a common ancestor at the Class level: Magnoliopsida. (Dicots)
Conservation Status
Bed-jacket
LC — Least ConcernChinese elm
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bed-jacket | Chinese elm |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bed-jacket
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Chinese elm
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (Eswatini, South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).
Bed-jacket
The Bed-jacket (Alectryon tomentosus) is a species in the genus Alectryon. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Chinese elm
The Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) is a species in the genus Ulmus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Australia, Canada, Eswatini, South Africa, and Taiwan.
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