pecan-nut

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇧🇷 Brazil

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)

Order

Fagales (ブナ目)

Family

Juglandaceae

Genus

Carya

Species

Carya illinoinensis (pecan-nut)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish pecán

French pacanier

German Pekannuß

Portuguese nogueira-pecan

Similar Species in Carya

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Black Hickory

Carya texana

Least Concern

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Bitternut

Carya cordiformis

Least Concern

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Scrub Hickory

Carya floridana

Least Concern

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Sand Hickory

Carya pallida

Least Concern

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Mexican Hickory

Carya palmeri

Vulnerable

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Caryer Ovale

Carya ovata

Not Evaluated

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False Shagbark Hickory

Carya glabra

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pecan-nut?

The scientific name of pecan-nut is Carya illinoinensis. It belongs to the genus Carya.

What is the conservation status of pecan-nut?

pecan-nut (Carya illinoinensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does pecan-nut live?

pecan-nut is found in Distributed across Brazil and Taiwan.. Countries include Brazil, Taiwan.

What family does pecan-nut belong to?

pecan-nut (Carya illinoinensis) belongs to the genus Carya, which is part of the taxonomic family Juglandaceae.

Is pecan-nut endangered?

No, pecan-nut (Carya illinoinensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does pecan-nut belong to?

pecan-nut (Carya illinoinensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of pecan-nut?

The closest relatives of pecan-nut in the genus Carya include Black Hickory, Bitternut, Scrub Hickory, Sand Hickory, Mexican Hickory.