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Rote Heckenkirsche

Lonicera xylosteum

Near Threatened
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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits temperate grasslands and steppes within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Armenia), Europe (9 countries), and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇦🇲 Armenia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Names in Other Languages

French camérisier
German Rote Heckenkirsche

Similar Species in Lonicera

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Alpen-Heckenkirsche
Lonicera alpigena
Not Evaluated
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Behüllte Heckenkirsche
Lonicera involucrata
Not Evaluated
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Blaue Heckenkirsche
Lonicera caerulea
Least Concern
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blaugrüne Heckenkirsche
Lonicera dioica
Not Evaluated
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Bocksblatt-Heckenkirsche
Lonicera tragophylla
Not Evaluated
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Echtes Geißblatt
Lonicera caprifolium
Not Evaluated
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Etruskische Heckenkirsche
Lonicera etrusca
Not Evaluated
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Immergrüne Kriech-Heckenkirsche
Lonicera pileata
Not Evaluated
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Pflanzen
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Flowering Plants
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Dicots
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Kardenartige
Order
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Caprifoliaceae
Family
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Lonicera
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vs Alpen-Heckenkirsche vs Behüllte Heckenkirsche vs Blaue Heckenkirsche vs blaugrüne Heckenkirsche

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rote Heckenkirsche?
The scientific name of Rote Heckenkirsche is Lonicera xylosteum. It belongs to the genus Lonicera.
What is the conservation status of Rote Heckenkirsche?
Rote Heckenkirsche (Lonicera xylosteum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Rote Heckenkirsche live?
Rote Heckenkirsche is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Armenia), Europe (9 countries), and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Armenia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Rote Heckenkirsche belong to?
Rote Heckenkirsche (Lonicera xylosteum) belongs to the genus Lonicera, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprifoliaceae.
What kingdom does Rote Heckenkirsche belong to?
Rote Heckenkirsche (Lonicera xylosteum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Rote Heckenkirsche?
The closest relatives of Rote Heckenkirsche in the genus Lonicera include Alpen-Heckenkirsche, Behüllte Heckenkirsche, Blaue Heckenkirsche, blaugrüne Heckenkirsche, Bocksblatt-Heckenkirsche.

Native Range — 12 Countries

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Genus Lonicera — 20 Species

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Alpen-Heckenkirsche
Lonicera alpigena
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Behüllte Heckenkirsche
Lonicera involucrata
NE 🐾
Blaue Heckenkirsche
Lonicera caerulea
LC 🐾
blaugrüne Heckenkirsche
Lonicera dioica
NE 🐾
Bocksblatt-Heckenkirsche
Lonicera tragophylla
NE 🐾
Echtes Geißblatt
Lonicera caprifolium
NE 🐾
Etruskische Heckenkirsche
Lonicera etrusca
NE 🐾
Immergrüne Kriech-Heckenkirsche
Lonicera pileata
NE 🐾
Japanische Heckenkirsche
Lonicera japonica
NE 🐾
Korolkows Heckenkirsche
Lonicera korolkowii
NE 🐾
Maacks Heckenkirsche
Lonicera maackii
NE 🐾
Morrow-Heckenkirsche
Lonicera morrowii
NE
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Rote Heckenkirsche
Lonicera xylosteum
NT
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Ruprechts Heckenkirsche
Lonicera ruprechtiana
NE 🐾
sprossendes Geißblatt
Lonicera reticulata
NE 🐾
Tataren-Heckenkirsche
Lonicera tatarica
NE 🐾
Trompeten-Geißblatt
Lonicera sempervirens
NE 🐾
Wald-Geißblatt
Lonicera periclymenum
LC 🐾
wohlriechende Heckenkirsche
Lonicera fragrantissima
NE 🐾
Bell'S Honeysuckle
Lonicera bella
NE
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