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Preiselbeere

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

Near Threatened

About

The Alpine Cranberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) is a species in the genus Vaccinium. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Ericales (Heidekrautartige)

Species

Vaccinium vitis-idaea (Preiselbeere)

Names in Other Languages

Korean Wol-gyul

French airelle rouge

German Preiselbeere

Similar Species in Vaccinium

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Amerikanische Blaubeere

Vaccinium corymbosum

Not Evaluated

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Blaubeere, Heidelbeere

Vaccinium myrtillus

Least Concern

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Gewöhnliche Moosbeere

Vaccinium oxycoccos

Near Threatened

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Großfrüchtige Moosbeere

Vaccinium macrocarpon

Vaccinium meridionale

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Preiselbeere?

The scientific name of Preiselbeere is Vaccinium vitis-idaea. It belongs to the genus Vaccinium.

What is the conservation status of Preiselbeere?

Preiselbeere (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Preiselbeere live?

Preiselbeere is found in Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Preiselbeere belong to?

Preiselbeere (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) belongs to the genus Vaccinium, which is part of the taxonomic family Ericaceae.

What kingdom does Preiselbeere belong to?

Preiselbeere (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Preiselbeere?

The closest relatives of Preiselbeere in the genus Vaccinium include Amerikanische Blaubeere, Blaubeere, Heidelbeere, Gewöhnliche Moosbeere, Großfrüchtige Moosbeere, Rauschbeere.