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欅 (Keyaki) (Japanese zelkova)

Zelkova serrata

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

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

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.

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)

Class

Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)

Species

Zelkova serrata (欅 (Keyaki))

Names in Other Languages

Japanese 欅 (Keyaki)

Chinese 榉树 (Ju shu)

German Japanische Zelkove

Portuguese zelcova

Similar Species in Zelkova

Zelkova schneideriana

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 欅 (Keyaki)?

The scientific name of 欅 (Keyaki) is Zelkova serrata. It belongs to the genus Zelkova.

What is the conservation status of 欅 (Keyaki)?

欅 (Keyaki) (Zelkova serrata) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does 欅 (Keyaki) live?

欅 (Keyaki) is found in 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.. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Colombia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.

What family does 欅 (Keyaki) belong to?

欅 (Keyaki) (Zelkova serrata) belongs to the genus Zelkova, which is part of the taxonomic family Ulmaceae.

What kingdom does 欅 (Keyaki) belong to?

欅 (Keyaki) (Zelkova serrata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of 欅 (Keyaki)?

The closest relatives of 欅 (Keyaki) in the genus Zelkova include Caucasian Elm, Chinese Zelkova, Schneider’s Zelkova.