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Red Alder

Alnus rubra

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Fagales (Beeches & Oaks)
Family
Betulaceae
Genus
Alnus
Species
Alnus rubra (Red Alder)

Names in Other Languages

French aulne rouge

Similar Species in Alnus

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Alder
Alnus glutinosa
Least Concern
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Alder
Alnus acuminata
Least Concern
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Arizona alder
Alnus oblongifolia
Least Concern
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Brook Alder
Alnus maritima
Endangered
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Brook-Side Alder
Alnus serrulata
Least Concern
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California alder
Alnus rhombifolia
Least Concern
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Caucasian Alder
Alnus subcordata
Least Concern
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European Green Alder
Alnus alnobetula
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red Alder?
The scientific name of Red Alder is Alnus rubra. It belongs to the genus Alnus.
Where does Red Alder live?
Red Alder is found in Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom.
What family does Red Alder belong to?
Red Alder (Alnus rubra) belongs to the genus Alnus, which is part of the taxonomic family Betulaceae.
What kingdom does Red Alder belong to?
Red Alder (Alnus rubra) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Red Alder?
The closest relatives of Red Alder in the genus Alnus include Alder, Alder, Arizona alder, Brook Alder, Brook-Side Alder.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Alnus — 18 Species

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