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Chinese Elm

Ulmus pumila

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About

The Chinese Elm (Ulmus pumila) is a species in the genus Ulmus. Native to Argentina, Canada, Estonia, Hungary, and Italy.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Libya), Asia (Japan), Europe (11 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)
Order
Rosales (バラ目)
Family
Ulmaceae
Genus
Ulmus
Species
Ulmus pumila (Chinese Elm)

Names in Other Languages

French orme chinois
German sibirische Ulme

Similar Species in Ulmus

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Broad-Leaved Elm
Ulmus glabra
Vulnerable
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Chinese elm
Ulmus parvifolia
Least Concern
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September elm
Ulmus serotina
Least Concern
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Gray Elm
Ulmus rubra
Least Concern
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Winged Elm
Ulmus alata
Least Concern
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Japanese elm
Ulmus davidiana
Least Concern
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Japanese elm
Ulmus laciniata
Least Concern
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cherry-bark elm
Ulmus villosa
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chinese Elm?
The scientific name of Chinese Elm is Ulmus pumila. It belongs to the genus Ulmus.
Where does Chinese Elm live?
Chinese Elm is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Libya), Asia (Japan), Europe (11 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina).. Countries include Argentina, Canada, Estonia, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Libya, Norway, Romania.
What family does Chinese Elm belong to?
Chinese Elm (Ulmus pumila) belongs to the genus Ulmus, which is part of the taxonomic family Ulmaceae.
What kingdom does Chinese Elm belong to?
Chinese Elm (Ulmus pumila) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Chinese Elm?
The closest relatives of Chinese Elm in the genus Ulmus include Broad-Leaved Elm, Chinese elm, September elm, Gray Elm, Winged Elm.

Native Range — 16 Countries

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Genus Ulmus — 15 Species

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Broad-Leaved Elm
Ulmus glabra
VU
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Chinese Elm
Ulmus pumila
NE
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Chinese elm
Ulmus parvifolia
LC 🐾
September elm
Ulmus serotina
LC 🐾
Gray Elm
Ulmus rubra
LC 🐾
Winged Elm
Ulmus alata
LC 🐾
Japanese elm
Ulmus davidiana
LC 🐾
Japanese elm
Ulmus laciniata
LC 🐾
cherry-bark elm
Ulmus villosa
VU 🐾
Basket Elm
Ulmus crassifolia
LC 🐾
American Elm
Ulmus americana
EN 🐾
Cork Elm
Ulmus thomasii
LC 🐾
Dutch elm
Ulmus hollandica
NE 🐾
European Field Elm
Ulmus minor
LC 🐾
European White-elm
Ulmus laevis
NT
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