Carpinus betulus
European hornbeam
Carpinus betulus, commonly known as European hornbeam, is a resilient deciduous tree native to European woodlands. Renowned for its incredibly dense, hard wood, it holds significant ecological and practical value. Beyond its structural uses, this species plays a vital role in forest biodiversity and traditional botanical landscapes.
- Scientific name: Carpinus betulus
- Family: Betulaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fagales, it is classified under the family Betulaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Carpinus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fagales | WCVP |
| Family | Betulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Carpinus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Carpinus betulus, is recognized by various common names across different regions and languages. In Welsh, it is referred to as Hobich, while in Polish, it is called grab pospolity. The French name for this species is charme commun, and in Belarusian, it is known as Граб звычайны. Additionally, in Lithuanian, the plant is identified as Parostais skroblys.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| lb | Hobich | Wikidata |
| pl | Grab pospolity | Wikidata |
| fr | charme commun | Wikidata |
| be | Граб звычайны | Wikidata |
| ltg | Parostais skroblys | Wikidata |
| hu | közönséges gyertyán | Wikidata |
| et | harilik valgepöök | Wikidata |
| de | Hainbuche | Wikidata |
| sq | Shkoza e bardhë | Wikidata |
| hsb | Wšědny hrab | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide range of presence across various parts of the European continent. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing within the territories of Denmark and Great Britain. Its distribution continues further north into the landscapes of Norway and Sweden. Additionally, the species extends its reach into Middle Europe. Specifically, it is also documented as part of the natural flora in Austria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
Chemicals
Carpinus betulus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid, pheophorbide a.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pheophorbide a | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Carpinus betulus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |