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Lenga

Nothofagus pumilio

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Fagales (Beeches & Oaks)
Family
Nothofagaceae
Genus
Nothofagus
Species
Nothofagus pumilio (Lenga)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Lenga

Similar Species in Nothofagus

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Coigüe
Nothofagus dombeyi
Least Concern
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Coigue de chiloé
Nothofagus nitida
Least Concern
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Guindo
Nothofagus betuloides
Least Concern
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Nire
Nothofagus antarctica
Least Concern
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Raulí
Nothofagus alpina
Least Concern
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Roblé
Nothofagus obliqua
Least Concern
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Silver Beech
Nothofagus menziesii
Least Concern
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Tanglefoot
Nothofagus gunnii
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lenga?
The scientific name of Lenga is Nothofagus pumilio. It belongs to the genus Nothofagus.
What is the conservation status of Lenga?
Lenga (Nothofagus pumilio) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Lenga belong to?
Lenga (Nothofagus pumilio) belongs to the genus Nothofagus, which is part of the taxonomic family Nothofagaceae.
Is Lenga endangered?
No, Lenga (Nothofagus pumilio) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Lenga belong to?
Lenga (Nothofagus pumilio) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Lenga?
The closest relatives of Lenga in the genus Nothofagus include Coigüe, Coigue de chiloé, Guindo, Nire, Raulí.

Genus Nothofagus — 15 Species

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Coigüe
Nothofagus dombeyi
LC 🐾
Coigue de chiloé
Nothofagus nitida
LC 🐾
Guindo
Nothofagus betuloides
LC
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Lenga
Nothofagus pumilio
LC
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Nire
Nothofagus antarctica
LC 🐾
Raulí
Nothofagus alpina
LC 🐾
Roblé
Nothofagus obliqua
LC 🐾
Tanglefoot
Nothofagus gunnii
NT 🐾
Myrtle Beech
Nothofagus cunninghamii
VU 🐾
Antarctic Beech
Nothofagus moorei
VU 🐾
Mountain Beech
Nothofagus cliffortioides
LC 🐾
Red Beech
Nothofagus fusca
LC 🐾
Hard Beech
Nothofagus truncata
LC 🐾
Black Beech
Nothofagus solandri
LC 🐾
Silver Beech
Nothofagus menziesii
LC
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