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American Chestnut

Castanea dentata

Critically Endangered

About

The American Chestnut (Castanea dentata) is a species in the genus Castanea. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic rea.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Canada, Norway, South Africa, and United States. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (पादप)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (मैग्नोलियोप्सीडा)

Order

Fagales (फ़ैगालीस)

Family

Fagaceae (Beech Family)

Genus

Castanea

Species

Castanea dentata (American Chestnut)

Names in Other Languages

French châtaignier d'Amérique

German amerikanische Kastanie

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Chestnut?

The scientific name of American Chestnut is Castanea dentata. It belongs to the genus Castanea.

What is the conservation status of American Chestnut?

American Chestnut (Castanea dentata) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does American Chestnut live?

American Chestnut is found in Distributed across Canada, Norway, South Africa, and United States. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Canada, Norway, South Africa, United States.

What family does American Chestnut belong to?

American Chestnut (Castanea dentata) belongs to the genus Castanea, which is part of the taxonomic family Fagaceae.

Is American Chestnut endangered?

Yes, American Chestnut (Castanea dentata) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does American Chestnut belong to?

American Chestnut (Castanea dentata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).

What are the closest relatives of American Chestnut?

The closest relatives of American Chestnut in the genus Castanea include Chinese Chestnut, Japanese Chestnut, Ozark chinkapin, chinkapin, European Chestnut.