Blistering Ammania vs Common filbert
Ammannia baccifera compared with Corylus avellana
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blistering Ammania | Common filbert |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Plantae (Plants) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum same | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class same | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Myrtales (Myrtales) | Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) |
| Family | Lythraceae | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Ammannia | Corylus |
| Species | Ammannia baccifera | Corylus avellana |
Evolutionary Relationship
Blistering Ammania and Common filbert share a common ancestor at the Class level: Magnoliopsida. (Dicots)
Conservation Status
Blistering Ammania
LC — Least ConcernCommon filbert
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blistering Ammania | Common filbert |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Blistering Ammania
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Oceanian and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Asia (5 countries), Europe (Greece, Italy, North Macedonia), and Oceania and the Pacific (Palau).
Common filbert
Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Iraq), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).
Blistering Ammania
The Blistering Ammania (Ammannia baccifera) is a species in the genus Ammannia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Oceanian
Common filbert
<em>Corylus avellana</em> is a deciduous shrub or small tree in the family Betulaceae, order Fagales, commonly known as the common hazel or common filbert. The species is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, with widespread and stable populations across its native and introduced range. <em>Corylus avellana</em> is native to Europe and western Asia and has been introduced to parts of North America and South America. It is particularly associated with temperate deciduous woodlands, hedgerows, and scrubland across the Mediterranean forests and the Palearctic realm. The species typically forms a multi-stemmed shrub with broad, rounded leaves and catkins that emerge in late winter before the leaves appear, representing one of the earliest flowering events of the temperate year. Hazel nuts produced by this species are an important food source for woodland wildlife including squirrels, dormice, and woodpeckers. The species has been cultivated for centuries for nut production and coppicing. Biological traits of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.
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