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Sommerlinde

Tilia platyphyllos

Critically Endangered

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The Big-Leaf Linden (Tilia platyphyllos) is a species in the genus Tilia. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 9 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also fo

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 9 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Libya), Europe (12 countries), and North America (Canada, United States). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malvales (Malvenartige)

Species

Tilia platyphyllos (Sommerlinde)

Names in Other Languages

French tilleul à larges feuilles

German Sommerlinde

Portuguese Tília de folhas grandes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sommerlinde?

The scientific name of Sommerlinde is Tilia platyphyllos. It belongs to the genus Tilia.

What is the conservation status of Sommerlinde?

Sommerlinde (Tilia platyphyllos) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Sommerlinde live?

Sommerlinde is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Libya), Europe (12 countries), and North America (Canada, United States). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Latvia, Libya, Lithuania, Norway.

What family does Sommerlinde belong to?

Sommerlinde (Tilia platyphyllos) belongs to the genus Tilia, which is part of the taxonomic family Malvaceae.

Is Sommerlinde endangered?

Yes, Sommerlinde (Tilia platyphyllos) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Sommerlinde belong to?

Sommerlinde (Tilia platyphyllos) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Sommerlinde?

The closest relatives of Sommerlinde in the genus Tilia include Amerikanische Linde, Amur-Linde, holländische Linde, japanische Linde, Silber-Linde.