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Alder

Alnus glutinosa

Least Concern

About

The Alder (Alnus glutinosa) is a species in the genus Alnus. 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.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Japan), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Chile).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇳 India 🇯🇵 Japan 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fagales (Beeches & Oaks)

Species

Alnus glutinosa (Alder)

Names in Other Languages

French aulne glutineux

German Schwarzerle

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Alder?

The scientific name of Alder is Alnus glutinosa. It belongs to the genus Alnus.

What is the conservation status of Alder?

Alder (Alnus glutinosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Alder live?

Alder is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Japan), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, India, Japan, New Zealand, Norway.

What family does Alder belong to?

Alder (Alnus glutinosa) belongs to the genus Alnus, which is part of the taxonomic family Betulaceae.

Is Alder endangered?

No, Alder (Alnus glutinosa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Alder belong to?

Alder (Alnus glutinosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Alder?

The closest relatives of Alder in the genus Alnus include Alder, Arizona alder, Brook Alder, Brook-Side Alder, California alder.