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European White-elm

Ulmus laevis

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (13 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇱🇮 Liechtenstein 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order
Rosales (อันดับกุหลาบ)
Family
Ulmaceae
Genus
Ulmus
Species
Ulmus laevis (European White-elm)

Names in Other Languages

French Orme blanc
German Flatter-Ulme

Similar Species in Ulmus

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Broad-Leaved Elm
Ulmus glabra
Vulnerable
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Chinese Elm
Ulmus pumila
Not Evaluated
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Chinese elm
Ulmus parvifolia
Least Concern
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September elm
Ulmus serotina
Least Concern
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Gray Elm
Ulmus rubra
Least Concern
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Winged Elm
Ulmus alata
Least Concern
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Japanese elm
Ulmus davidiana
Least Concern
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Japanese elm
Ulmus laciniata
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of European White-elm?
The scientific name of European White-elm is Ulmus laevis. It belongs to the genus Ulmus.
What is the conservation status of European White-elm?
European White-elm (Ulmus laevis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does European White-elm live?
European White-elm is found in Found across Europe (13 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Liechtenstein, Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Spain.
What family does European White-elm belong to?
European White-elm (Ulmus laevis) belongs to the genus Ulmus, which is part of the taxonomic family Ulmaceae.
What kingdom does European White-elm belong to?
European White-elm (Ulmus laevis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of European White-elm?
The closest relatives of European White-elm in the genus Ulmus include Broad-Leaved Elm, Chinese Elm, Chinese elm, September elm, Gray Elm.

Native Range — 13 Countries

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Genus Ulmus — 15 Species

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Broad-Leaved Elm
Ulmus glabra
VU 🐾
Chinese Elm
Ulmus pumila
NE 🐾
Chinese elm
Ulmus parvifolia
LC 🐾
September elm
Ulmus serotina
LC 🐾
Gray Elm
Ulmus rubra
LC 🐾
Winged Elm
Ulmus alata
LC 🐾
Japanese elm
Ulmus davidiana
LC 🐾
Japanese elm
Ulmus laciniata
LC 🐾
cherry-bark elm
Ulmus villosa
VU 🐾
Basket Elm
Ulmus crassifolia
LC 🐾
American Elm
Ulmus americana
EN 🐾
Cork Elm
Ulmus thomasii
LC 🐾
Dutch elm
Ulmus hollandica
NE 🐾
European Field Elm
Ulmus minor
LC
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European White-elm
Ulmus laevis
NT
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