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Arctic dwarf birch

Betula nana

Least Concern

About

The Arctic dwarf birch (Betula nana) is a species in the genus Betula. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (8 countries).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)
Order
Fagales (ブナ目)
Family
Betulaceae
Genus
Betula
Species
Betula nana (Arctic dwarf birch)

Names in Other Languages

French Bouleau nain
German Zwerg-Birke

Similar Species in Betula

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Azusa
Betula grossa
Least Concern
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Chichibu-Minebari
Betula chichibuensis
Critically Endangered
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Dake-Kamba
Betula ermanii
Least Concern
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Saihada-Kamba
Betula maximowicziana
Least Concern
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Himalayan Birch
Betula utilis
Not Evaluated
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Japanese bog birch
Betula fruticosa
Not Evaluated
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Bog Birch
Betula glandulosa
Least Concern
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Gray Birch
Betula alleghaniensis
Least Concern
View all species in Betula →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Arctic dwarf birch?
The scientific name of Arctic dwarf birch is Betula nana. It belongs to the genus Betula.
What is the conservation status of Arctic dwarf birch?
Arctic dwarf birch (Betula nana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Arctic dwarf birch live?
Arctic dwarf birch is found in Found across Europe (8 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Finland, France, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom.
What family does Arctic dwarf birch belong to?
Arctic dwarf birch (Betula nana) belongs to the genus Betula, which is part of the taxonomic family Betulaceae.
Is Arctic dwarf birch endangered?
No, Arctic dwarf birch (Betula nana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Arctic dwarf birch belong to?
Arctic dwarf birch (Betula nana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Arctic dwarf birch?
The closest relatives of Arctic dwarf birch in the genus Betula include Azusa, Chichibu-Minebari, Dake-Kamba, Saihada-Kamba, Canoe Birch.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Betula — 20 Species

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Azusa
Betula grossa
LC 🐾
Chichibu-Minebari
Betula chichibuensis
CR 🐾
Dake-Kamba
Betula ermanii
LC 🐾
Saihada-Kamba
Betula maximowicziana
LC 🐾
Canoe Birch
Betula papyrifera
NE 🐾
Gray Birch
Betula alleghaniensis
LC 🐾
Himalayan Birch
Betula utilis
NE 🐾
Japanese bog birch
Betula fruticosa
NE 🐾
Himalayan birch
Betula alnoides
LC 🐾
China birch
Betula chinensis
LC 🐾
Michaux's dwarf birch
Betula michauxii
LC 🐾
Northern Birch
Betula sandbergii
NE 🐾
Dwarf Birch
Betula minor
NE 🐾
Radde's Birch
Betula raddeana
LC 🐾
Asian Black Birch
Betula dahurica
LC 🐾
Medwediew's Birch
Betula medwediewii
DD 🐾
Megrelian Birch
Betula megrelica
EN 🐾
American Dwarf Birch
Betula pumila
LC 🐾
Shrubby Birch
Betula humilis
LC 🐾
Black Birch
Betula lenta
NE
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