🌿Native Nature

American hophornbeam

Ostrya virginiana

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fagales ›Family: Betulaceae ›Genus: Ostrya

About

Ostrya virginiana, the American hophornbeam, is a species of Ostrya native to eastern North America, from Nova Scotia west to southern Manitoba and eastern Wyoming, southeast to northern Florida and southwest to eastern Texas. Populations from Mexico and Central America are also regarded as the same species, although some authors prefer to separate them as a distinct species, Ostrya guatemalensis. Other names include eastern hophornbeam, hardhack or hackmatack (in New England), ironwood, and leverwood. In Windsor...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American hophornbeam?
The scientific name of American hophornbeam is Ostrya virginiana.
What kingdom does American hophornbeam belong to?
American hophornbeam belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does American hophornbeam belong to?
American hophornbeam belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does American hophornbeam belong to?
American hophornbeam belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does American hophornbeam belong to?
American hophornbeam belongs to the order Fagales.
What family does American hophornbeam belong to?
American hophornbeam belongs to the family Betulaceae.
What genus does American hophornbeam belong to?
American hophornbeam belongs to the genus Ostrya.