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amerikanische Kastanie

Castanea dentata

Critically Endangered

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The American Chestnut (Castanea dentata) is a species in the genus Castanea. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic rea.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Canada, Norway, South Africa, and United States. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fagales (Buchenartige)

Family

Fagaceae (Beech Family)

Genus

Castanea

Species

Castanea dentata (amerikanische Kastanie)

Names in Other Languages

French châtaignier d'Amérique

German amerikanische Kastanie

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pennsylvanische Kastanie

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of amerikanische Kastanie?

The scientific name of amerikanische Kastanie is Castanea dentata. It belongs to the genus Castanea.

What is the conservation status of amerikanische Kastanie?

amerikanische Kastanie (Castanea dentata) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does amerikanische Kastanie live?

amerikanische Kastanie is found in Distributed across Canada, Norway, South Africa, and United States. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Canada, Norway, South Africa, United States.

What family does amerikanische Kastanie belong to?

amerikanische Kastanie (Castanea dentata) belongs to the genus Castanea, which is part of the taxonomic family Fagaceae.

Is amerikanische Kastanie endangered?

Yes, amerikanische Kastanie (Castanea dentata) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does amerikanische Kastanie belong to?

amerikanische Kastanie (Castanea dentata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of amerikanische Kastanie?

The closest relatives of amerikanische Kastanie in the genus Castanea include chinesische Kastanie, Edel-Kastanie, japanische Kastanie, pennsylvanische Kastanie, Ozark chinkapin.