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Kuro-matsu (Black Pine)

Pinus thunbergii

Least Concern

About

The Black Pine (Pinus thunbergii) is a species in the genus Pinus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Brazil, South Korea, and United States.

🇰🇷 South Korea 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class
Pinopsida (マツ綱)
Order
Pinales (マツ目)
Family
Pinaceae (Pine Family)
Genus
Pinus (Pines)
Species
Pinus thunbergii (Kuro-matsu)

Names in Other Languages

Korean Haesong
Japanese Kuro-matsu
German japanische Schwarzkiefer
Portuguese pinheiro

Similar Species in Pinus

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Aka-matsu
Pinus densiflora
Least Concern
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Amami Goyo
Pinus amamiana
Endangered
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Goyo-matsu
Pinus parviflora
Not Evaluated
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Ryûkyû-matsu
Pinus luchuensis
Least Concern
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Arolla Pine
Pinus cembra
Not Evaluated
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Benguet Pine
Pinus kesiya
Least Concern
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Aztec Pine
Pinus teocote
Least Concern
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Arizona Pine
Pinus arizonica
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kuro-matsu?
The scientific name of Kuro-matsu is Pinus thunbergii. It belongs to the genus Pinus.
What is the conservation status of Kuro-matsu?
Kuro-matsu (Pinus thunbergii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Kuro-matsu live?
Kuro-matsu is found in Distributed across Brazil, South Korea, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, South Korea, United States.
What family does Kuro-matsu belong to?
Kuro-matsu (Pinus thunbergii) belongs to the genus Pinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pinaceae.
Is Kuro-matsu endangered?
No, Kuro-matsu (Pinus thunbergii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Kuro-matsu belong to?
Kuro-matsu (Pinus thunbergii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Kuro-matsu?
The closest relatives of Kuro-matsu in the genus Pinus include Aka-matsu, Amami Goyo, Goyo-matsu, Ryûkyû-matsu, Benguet Pine.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Pinus — 20 Species

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Aka-matsu
Pinus densiflora
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Amami Goyo
Pinus amamiana
EN 🌲
Goyo-matsu
Pinus parviflora
NE
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Kuro-matsu
Pinus thunbergii
LC
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Ryûkyû-matsu
Pinus luchuensis
LC 🌲
Benguet Pine
Pinus kesiya
LC 🌲
Arolla Pine
Pinus cembra
NE 🌲
Aztec Pine
Pinus teocote
LC 🌲
Bigcone Pine
Pinus coulteri
NT 🌲
Bhutan Pine
Pinus bhutanica
LC 🌲
Bosnian Pine
Pinus heldreichii
LC 🌲
Caribbean Pine
Pinus caribaea
LC 🌲
Canary Islands Pine
Pinus canariensis
LC 🌲
Chinese Red Pine
Pinus tabuliformis
LC 🌲
Arizona Pine
Pinus arizonica
LC 🌲
Armand's Pine
Pinus armandii
LC 🌲
Bhutan Pine
Pinus wallichiana
NE 🌲
Chihuahua Pine
Pinus leiophylla
LC 🌲
Bristlecone Pine
Pinus longaeva
LC 🌲
Chir pine
Pinus roxburghii
LC
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