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Ryûkyû-matsu (Luchu Pine)

Pinus luchuensis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Japan and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇯🇵 Japan

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 luchuensis (Ryûkyû-matsu)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Ryûkyû-matsu

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

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Pinus — 20 Species

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Aka-matsu
Pinus densiflora
LC 🌲
Amami Goyo
Pinus amamiana
EN 🌲
Goyo-matsu
Pinus parviflora
NE 🌲
Kuro-matsu
Pinus thunbergii
LC
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Ryûkyû-matsu
Pinus luchuensis
LC
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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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