7,464 observationsLeast Concern
Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany
Cercocarpus montanus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Rosales βΊFamily: Rosaceae βΊGenus: Cercocarpus
About
Cercocarpus montanus is a North American species of shrub or small tree in the family Rosaceae native to northern Mexico and the western United States. It is known by the common names alder-leaf mountain-mahogany, alder-leaf cercocarpus, and true mountain-mahogany. The variety argenteus is commonly known as silverleaf mountain-mahogany.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany is Cercocarpus montanus.
- Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany belongs to the order Rosales.
- Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany belongs to the family Rosaceae.
- Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany belongs to the genus Cercocarpus.