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Medlar

Mespilus germanica

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (21 countries) and South America (Ecuador, Peru).

🇦🇱 Albania 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇪 Peru 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Rosales (Roses & Allies)
Family
Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Genus
Mespilus
Species
Mespilus germanica (Medlar)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish níspero común
French Néflier
German Echte Mispel
Portuguese nespereira-da-europa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Medlar?
The scientific name of Medlar is Mespilus germanica. It belongs to the genus Mespilus.
What is the conservation status of Medlar?
Medlar (Mespilus germanica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Medlar live?
Medlar is found in Found across Europe (21 countries) and South America (Ecuador, Peru).. Countries include Albania, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland.
What family does Medlar belong to?
Medlar (Mespilus germanica) belongs to the genus Mespilus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rosaceae.
Is Medlar endangered?
No, Medlar (Mespilus germanica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Medlar belong to?
Medlar (Mespilus germanica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

Native Range — 23 Countries

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Genus Mespilus — 1 Species

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