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Aka-matsu (japanese-red-pine)

Pinus densiflora

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Distributed across Brazil, India, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇮🇳 India 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Korean Sonamoo
Japanese Aka-matsu
Chinese Chi song
French pin rouge du Japon
German japanische Rotkiefer
Portuguese pinheiro
Russian сосна густоцветковая

Similar Species in Pinus

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Amami Goyo
Pinus amamiana
Endangered
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Goyo-matsu
Pinus parviflora
Not Evaluated
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Kuro-matsu
Pinus thunbergii
Least Concern
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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 Aka-matsu?
The scientific name of Aka-matsu is Pinus densiflora. It belongs to the genus Pinus.
What is the conservation status of Aka-matsu?
Aka-matsu (Pinus densiflora) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Aka-matsu live?
Aka-matsu is found in Distributed across Brazil, India, and Taiwan.. Countries include Brazil, India, Taiwan.
What family does Aka-matsu belong to?
Aka-matsu (Pinus densiflora) belongs to the genus Pinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pinaceae.
Is Aka-matsu endangered?
No, Aka-matsu (Pinus densiflora) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Aka-matsu belong to?
Aka-matsu (Pinus densiflora) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Aka-matsu?
The closest relatives of Aka-matsu in the genus Pinus include Amami Goyo, Goyo-matsu, Kuro-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
LC
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Amami Goyo
Pinus amamiana
EN 🌲
Goyo-matsu
Pinus parviflora
NE 🌲
Kuro-matsu
Pinus thunbergii
LC 🌲
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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