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American Hackberry

Celtis occidentalis

Least Concern

About

The American Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) is a species in the genus Celtis. 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 (Armenia), Europe (14 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Rosales (Roses & Allies)

Species

Celtis occidentalis (American Hackberry)

Names in Other Languages

French Micocoulier

German Amerikanischer Zürgelbaum

Similar Species in Celtis

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Hackberry?

The scientific name of American Hackberry is Celtis occidentalis. It belongs to the genus Celtis.

What is the conservation status of American Hackberry?

American Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does American Hackberry live?

American Hackberry is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Armenia), Europe (14 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy.

What family does American Hackberry belong to?

American Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) belongs to the genus Celtis, which is part of the taxonomic family Cannabaceae.

Is American Hackberry endangered?

No, American Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does American Hackberry belong to?

American Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of American Hackberry?

The closest relatives of American Hackberry in the genus Celtis include African Celtis, Bunge's hackberry, Caucasian hackberry, Chinese hackberry, desert hackberry.