Japanese beech

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fagales (Buchenartige)

Family

Fagaceae (Beech Family)

Genus

Fagus

Species

Fagus crenata (Japanese beech)

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Rotbuche

Fagus sylvatica

Least Concern

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American Beech

Fagus grandifolia

Least Concern

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Oriental Beech

Fagus orientalis

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese beech?

The scientific name of Japanese beech is Fagus crenata. It belongs to the genus Fagus.

What is the conservation status of Japanese beech?

Japanese beech (Fagus crenata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Japanese beech belong to?

Japanese beech (Fagus crenata) belongs to the genus Fagus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fagaceae.

Is Japanese beech endangered?

No, Japanese beech (Fagus crenata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Japanese beech belong to?

Japanese beech (Fagus crenata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Japanese beech?

The closest relatives of Japanese beech in the genus Fagus include Rotbuche, American Beech, Oriental Beech.