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Gray Alder

Alnus incana

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Armenia), Europe (10 countries), and North America (United States).

🇦🇲 Armenia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (식물)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)
Class
Magnoliopsida (목련강)
Order
Fagales (참나무목)
Family
Betulaceae
Genus
Alnus
Species
Alnus incana (Gray Alder)

Names in Other Languages

French aulne blanc
German Grauerle

Similar Species in Alnus

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Mul-o-ri-na-mu
Alnus hirsuta
Least Concern
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O-ri-na-mu
Alnus japonica
Least Concern
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California alder
Alnus rhombifolia
Least Concern
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Brook Alder
Alnus maritima
Endangered
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Italian alder
Alnus cordata
Not Evaluated
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Arizona alder
Alnus oblongifolia
Least Concern
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Brook-Side Alder
Alnus serrulata
Least Concern
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Alder
Alnus glutinosa
Least Concern
View all species in Alnus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gray Alder?
The scientific name of Gray Alder is Alnus incana. It belongs to the genus Alnus.
What is the conservation status of Gray Alder?
Gray Alder (Alnus incana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Gray Alder live?
Gray Alder is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Armenia), Europe (10 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Armenia, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Iceland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.
What family does Gray Alder belong to?
Gray Alder (Alnus incana) belongs to the genus Alnus, which is part of the taxonomic family Betulaceae.
Is Gray Alder endangered?
No, Gray Alder (Alnus incana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Gray Alder belong to?
Gray Alder (Alnus incana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).
What are the closest relatives of Gray Alder?
The closest relatives of Gray Alder in the genus Alnus include Mul-o-ri-na-mu, O-ri-na-mu, California alder, Arizona alder, Brook Alder.

Native Range — 12 Countries

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Genus Alnus — 18 Species

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Mul-o-ri-na-mu
Alnus hirsuta
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O-ri-na-mu
Alnus japonica
LC 🐾
California alder
Alnus rhombifolia
LC 🐾
Arizona alder
Alnus oblongifolia
LC 🐾
Brook Alder
Alnus maritima
EN
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Gray Alder
Alnus incana
LC
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Italian alder
Alnus cordata
NE 🐾
Red Alder
Alnus rubra
NE 🐾
Monkey class alder
Alnus hakkodensis
DD 🐾
Caucasian Alder
Alnus subcordata
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West Himalayan alder
Alnus nitida
LC 🐾
Nepal alder
Alnus nepalensis
LC 🐾
Oriental alder
Alnus orientalis
DD 🐾
European Green Alder
Alnus alnobetula
NE 🐾
Alder
Alnus acuminata
LC 🐾
Alder
Alnus glutinosa
LC 🐾
Evergreen alder
Alnus jorullensis
LC 🐾
Brook-Side Alder
Alnus serrulata
LC
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