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Schwarzer Holunder

Sambucus nigra

Least Concern

About

The Black Elder (Sambucus nigra) is a species in the genus Sambucus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations are also fou. Widely distributed across Africa (11 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (15 countries), North America (Canada, Unite...

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (11 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (15 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (5 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Dipsacales (Kardenartige)

Species

Sambucus nigra (Schwarzer Holunder)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish sabugo

French sureau noir

German Schwarzer Holunder

Portuguese sabugueiro

Similar Species in Sambucus

American Black Elderberry

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Schwarzer Holunder?

The scientific name of Schwarzer Holunder is Sambucus nigra. It belongs to the genus Sambucus.

What is the conservation status of Schwarzer Holunder?

Schwarzer Holunder (Sambucus nigra) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Schwarzer Holunder live?

Schwarzer Holunder is found in Widely distributed across Africa (11 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (15 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Cote d'Ivoire.

What family does Schwarzer Holunder belong to?

Schwarzer Holunder (Sambucus nigra) belongs to the genus Sambucus, which is part of the taxonomic family Viburnaceae.

Is Schwarzer Holunder endangered?

No, Schwarzer Holunder (Sambucus nigra) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Schwarzer Holunder belong to?

Schwarzer Holunder (Sambucus nigra) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Schwarzer Holunder?

The closest relatives of Schwarzer Holunder in the genus Sambucus include Attich, Roter Holunder, southern elder, Tigran's Elder, American Black Elderberry.