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Châtaignier

Castanea sativa

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (18 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇨🇱 Chile 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇳🇱 Netherlands

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 sativa (Châtaignier)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish castaño
French Châtaignier
German Edel-Kastanie
Portuguese castanheiro-comum

Similar Species in Castanea

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châtaignier d'Amérique
Castanea dentata
Critically Endangered
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châtaignier de Chine
Castanea mollissima
Least Concern
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châtaignier du Japon
Castanea crenata
Least Concern
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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 Châtaignier?
The scientific name of Châtaignier is Castanea sativa. It belongs to the genus Castanea.
What is the conservation status of Châtaignier?
Châtaignier (Castanea sativa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Châtaignier live?
Châtaignier is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (18 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Netherlands.
What family does Châtaignier belong to?
Châtaignier (Castanea sativa) belongs to the genus Castanea, which is part of the taxonomic family Fagaceae.
Is Châtaignier endangered?
No, Châtaignier (Castanea sativa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Châtaignier belong to?
Châtaignier (Castanea sativa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of Châtaignier?
The closest relatives of Châtaignier in the genus Castanea include châtaignier d'Amérique, châtaignier de Chine, châtaignier du Japon, Ozark chinkapin, chinkapin.

Native Range — 22 Countries

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Genus Castanea — 6 Species

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Châtaignier
Castanea sativa
LC
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châtaignier d'Amérique
Castanea dentata
CR 🐾
châtaignier de Chine
Castanea mollissima
LC 🐾
châtaignier du Japon
Castanea crenata
LC 🐾
Ozark chinkapin
Castanea ozarkensis
NT 🐾
chinkapin
Castanea pumila
LC
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