2,754 observationsLeast Concern
Eastern Hornbeam
Carpinus orientalis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fagales ›Family: Betulaceae ›Genus: Carpinus
About
Carpinus orientalis, known as the Oriental hornbeam, is a hornbeam native to Hungary, the Balkans, Italy, Crimea, Turkey, Iran, and the Caucasus. and occurs usually on hot dry sites at lower altitudes in comparison to the Carpinus betulus (European Hornbeam).
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Eastern Hornbeam is Carpinus orientalis.
- Eastern Hornbeam belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Eastern Hornbeam belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Eastern Hornbeam belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Eastern Hornbeam belongs to the order Fagales.
- Eastern Hornbeam belongs to the family Betulaceae.
- Eastern Hornbeam belongs to the genus Carpinus.