Caucasian Elm vs 欅 (Keyaki)

Zelkova carpinifolia compared with Zelkova serrata

Key Differences

• Caucasian Elm is Vulnerable while 欅 (Keyaki) is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Caucasian Elm	欅 (Keyaki)
Kingdom same	Plantae (植物)	Plantae (植物)
Phylum same	Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)	Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class same	Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)	Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)
Order same	Rosales (バラ目)	Rosales (バラ目)
Family same	Ulmaceae	Ulmaceae
Genus same	Zelkova	Zelkova
Species	Zelkova carpinifolia	Zelkova serrata

Evolutionary Relationship

Caucasian Elm and 欅 (Keyaki) share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Zelkova.

Conservation Status

Caucasian Elm

VU — Vulnerable

欅 (Keyaki)

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Caucasian Elm	欅 (Keyaki)
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Caucasian Elm

Habitat

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

欅 (Keyaki)

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Caucasian Elm

The Caucasian Elm (Zelkova carpinifolia) is a species in the genus Zelkova. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.