🌿Native Nature

Knowlton's hophornbeam

Ostrya knowltonii

Taxonomy

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

About

Ostrya knowltonii is a species of tree known by the common names Knowlton's hophornbeam, western hophornbeam, woolly hophornbeam, and wolf hophornbeam. It is also one of many trees called ironwood. It is native to Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas in the United States, but its distribution is localized and sporadic.

Frequently Asked Questions

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