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châtaignier de Chine

Castanea mollissima

Least Concern

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The Chinese Chestnut (Castanea mollissima) is a species in the genus Castanea. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Laos, Taiwan, and United States.

🇱🇦 Laos 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fagales (Beeches & Oaks)

Family

Fagaceae (Beech Family)

Genus

Castanea

Species

Castanea mollissima (châtaignier de Chine)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish castaño chino

French châtaignier de Chine

German chinesische Kastanie

Similar Species in Castanea

châtaignier d'Amérique

Castanea dentata

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of châtaignier de Chine?

The scientific name of châtaignier de Chine is Castanea mollissima. It belongs to the genus Castanea.

What is the conservation status of châtaignier de Chine?

châtaignier de Chine (Castanea mollissima) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does châtaignier de Chine live?

châtaignier de Chine is found in Distributed across Laos, Taiwan, and United States.. Countries include Laos, Taiwan, United States.

What family does châtaignier de Chine belong to?

châtaignier de Chine (Castanea mollissima) belongs to the genus Castanea, which is part of the taxonomic family Fagaceae.

Is châtaignier de Chine endangered?

No, châtaignier de Chine (Castanea mollissima) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does châtaignier de Chine belong to?

châtaignier de Chine (Castanea mollissima) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of châtaignier de Chine?

The closest relatives of châtaignier de Chine in the genus Castanea include Châtaignier, châtaignier d'Amérique, châtaignier du Japon, Ozark chinkapin, chinkapin.