Chinese Zelkova vs 欅 (Keyaki)

Zelkova sinica compared with Zelkova serrata

Key Differences

• Chinese Zelkova is Vulnerable while 欅 (Keyaki) is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Chinese Zelkova	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 sinica	Zelkova serrata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Chinese Zelkova

VU — Vulnerable

欅 (Keyaki)

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Chinese Zelkova	欅 (Keyaki)
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chinese Zelkova

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.

Chinese Zelkova

The Chinese Zelkova (Zelkova sinica) is a species in the genus Zelkova. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.