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Chinese wingnut

Pterocarya stenoptera

Least Concern

About

The Chinese Wingnut (Pterocarya stenoptera) is a species in the genus Pterocarya. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to India, Japan, South Africa, Spain, and Taiwan.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Japan, Taiwan), Europe (Spain), and North America (United States).

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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)

Species

Pterocarya stenoptera (Chinese wingnut)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 枫杨

Similar Species in Pterocarya

Pterocarya hupehensis

Vulnerable

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Tonkin wingnut

Pterocarya tonkinensis

Vulnerable

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Large-winged wingnut

Pterocarya macroptera

Vulnerable

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Caucasian Wingnut

Pterocarya fraxinifolia

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chinese wingnut?

The scientific name of Chinese wingnut is Pterocarya stenoptera. It belongs to the genus Pterocarya.

What is the conservation status of Chinese wingnut?

Chinese wingnut (Pterocarya stenoptera) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Chinese wingnut live?

Chinese wingnut is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Japan, Taiwan), Europe (Spain), and North America (United States).. Countries include India, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Chinese wingnut belong to?

Chinese wingnut (Pterocarya stenoptera) belongs to the genus Pterocarya, which is part of the taxonomic family Juglandaceae.

Is Chinese wingnut endangered?

No, Chinese wingnut (Pterocarya stenoptera) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Chinese wingnut belong to?

Chinese wingnut (Pterocarya stenoptera) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Chinese wingnut?

The closest relatives of Chinese wingnut in the genus Pterocarya include 沢胡桃, Hubei wingnut, Tonkin wingnut, Large-winged wingnut, Caucasian Wingnut.