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castaño del Japón

Castanea crenata

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Portugal, Spain), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇮🇳 India 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish castaño del Japón
French châtaignier du Japon
German japanische Kastanie
Portuguese castanha-japoneza

Similar Species in Castanea

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castaño
Castanea sativa
Least Concern
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castaño chino
Castanea mollissima
Least Concern
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American Chestnut
Castanea dentata
Critically Endangered
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Ozark chinkapin
Castanea ozarkensis
Near Threatened
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chinkapin
Castanea pumila
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of castaño del Japón?
The scientific name of castaño del Japón is Castanea crenata. It belongs to the genus Castanea.
What is the conservation status of castaño del Japón?
castaño del Japón (Castanea crenata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does castaño del Japón live?
castaño del Japón is found in Widely distributed across Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Portugal, Spain), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, India, Portugal, Spain, Taiwan, United States.
What family does castaño del Japón belong to?
castaño del Japón (Castanea crenata) belongs to the genus Castanea, which is part of the taxonomic family Fagaceae.
Is castaño del Japón endangered?
No, castaño del Japón (Castanea crenata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does castaño del Japón belong to?
castaño del Japón (Castanea crenata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of castaño del Japón?
The closest relatives of castaño del Japón in the genus Castanea include castaño, castaño chino, American Chestnut, Ozark chinkapin, chinkapin.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Castanea — 6 Species

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castaño
Castanea sativa
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castaño chino
Castanea mollissima
LC
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castaño del Japón
Castanea crenata
LC
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American Chestnut
Castanea dentata
CR 🐾
Ozark chinkapin
Castanea ozarkensis
NT 🐾
chinkapin
Castanea pumila
LC
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