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Gemeiner Schneeball

Viburnum opulus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Dipsacales (Kardenartige)
Family
Viburnaceae
Genus
Viburnum
Species
Viburnum opulus (Gemeiner Schneeball)

Names in Other Languages

French viorne obier
German Gemeiner Schneeball

Similar Species in Viburnum

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Runzelblatt-Schneeball
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
Not Evaluated
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Wolliger Schneeball
Viburnum lantana
Near Threatened
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Arrow-Wood
Viburnum dentatum
Not Evaluated
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blue haw
Viburnum rufidulum
Least Concern
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Highbush Cranberry
Viburnum edule
Not Evaluated
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Laurustinus
Viburnum tinus
Least Concern
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Black Haw
Viburnum lentago
Not Evaluated
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Alder-Leaved Viburnum
Viburnum lantanoides
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gemeiner Schneeball?
The scientific name of Gemeiner Schneeball is Viburnum opulus. It belongs to the genus Viburnum.
What is the conservation status of Gemeiner Schneeball?
Gemeiner Schneeball (Viburnum opulus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Gemeiner Schneeball live?
Gemeiner Schneeball is found in Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Gemeiner Schneeball belong to?
Gemeiner Schneeball (Viburnum opulus) belongs to the genus Viburnum, which is part of the taxonomic family Viburnaceae.
Is Gemeiner Schneeball endangered?
No, Gemeiner Schneeball (Viburnum opulus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Gemeiner Schneeball belong to?
Gemeiner Schneeball (Viburnum opulus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Gemeiner Schneeball?
The closest relatives of Gemeiner Schneeball in the genus Viburnum include Runzelblatt-Schneeball, Wolliger Schneeball, blue haw, Highbush Cranberry, Laurustinus.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Viburnum — 19 Species

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Gemeiner Schneeball
Viburnum opulus
LC
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Runzelblatt-Schneeball
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
NE 🐾
Wolliger Schneeball
Viburnum lantana
NT 🐾
blue haw
Viburnum rufidulum
LC 🐾
Highbush Cranberry
Viburnum edule
NE 🐾
Laurustinus
Viburnum tinus
LC 🐾
Possum Haw
Viburnum nudum
LC 🐾
Northern Wild Raisin
Viburnum cassinoides
NE 🐾
Black Haw
Viburnum prunifolium
LC 🐾
Korean Spice Viburnum
Viburnum carlesii
NE 🐾
Northern Arrow-Wood
Viburnum recognitum
LC 🐾
Japanese Snowball
Viburnum plicatum
NE 🐾
Viburnum
Viburnum rhytidophylloides
NE 🐾
Burkwood's viburnum
Viburnum burkwoodii
NE 🐾
Farrer's Viburnum
Viburnum farreri
NE 🐾
Alder-Leaved Viburnum
Viburnum lantanoides
NE 🐾
Downy Arrow-Wood
Viburnum rafinesqueanum
NE 🐾
Black Haw
Viburnum lentago
NE 🐾
Arrow-Wood
Viburnum dentatum
NE
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