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Japanese alder

Alnus japonica

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, and United Kingdom.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order
Fagales (อันดับก่อ)
Family
Betulaceae
Genus
Alnus
Species
Alnus japonica (Japanese alder)

Names in Other Languages

Korean O-ri-na-mu
Japanese han-no-ki
Chinese ri ben qi mu
French Aulne du Japon

Similar Species in Alnus

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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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Gray Alder
Alnus incana
Least Concern
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Italian alder
Alnus cordata
Not Evaluated
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Manchurian alder
Alnus hirsuta
Least Concern
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Red Alder
Alnus rubra
Not Evaluated
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Monkey class alder
Alnus hakkodensis
Data Deficient
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Alder
Alnus glutinosa
Least Concern
View all species in Alnus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese alder?
The scientific name of Japanese alder is Alnus japonica. It belongs to the genus Alnus.
What is the conservation status of Japanese alder?
Japanese alder (Alnus japonica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Japanese alder live?
Japanese alder is found in Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, and United Kingdom.. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom.
What family does Japanese alder belong to?
Japanese alder (Alnus japonica) belongs to the genus Alnus, which is part of the taxonomic family Betulaceae.
Is Japanese alder endangered?
No, Japanese alder (Alnus japonica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Japanese alder belong to?
Japanese alder (Alnus japonica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Japanese alder?
The closest relatives of Japanese alder in the genus Alnus include Alder, Brook-Side Alder, California alder, Gray Alder, Italian alder.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Alnus — 18 Species

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