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Beech

Fagus sylvatica

Least Concern

About

The Beech (Fagus sylvatica) is a species in the genus Fagus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (India), Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇱🇻 Latvia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇮🇳 India 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇪🇪 Estonia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)

Class

Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)

Order

Fagales (ブナ目)

Family

Fagaceae (Beech Family)

Genus

Fagus

Species

Fagus sylvatica (Beech)

Names in Other Languages

French hêtre

German Rotbuche

Portuguese faia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Beech?

The scientific name of Beech is Fagus sylvatica. It belongs to the genus Fagus.

What is the conservation status of Beech?

Beech (Fagus sylvatica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Beech live?

Beech is found in Widely distributed across Asia (India), Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, India, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania.

What family does Beech belong to?

Beech (Fagus sylvatica) belongs to the genus Fagus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fagaceae.

Is Beech endangered?

No, Beech (Fagus sylvatica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Beech belong to?

Beech (Fagus sylvatica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Beech?

The closest relatives of Beech in the genus Fagus include American Beech, Japanese beech, Oriental Beech.