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sawa-shiba (Sawa Hornbeam)

Carpinus cordata

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

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
Betulaceae
Genus
Carpinus
Species
Carpinus cordata (sawa-shiba)

Names in Other Languages

Korean Kka-chi-bak-dal
Japanese sawa-shiba
Chinese qian jin yu

Similar Species in Carpinus

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inu-shide
Carpinus tschonoskii
Least Concern
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iwa-shide
Carpinus turczaninowii
Least Concern
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kuma-shide
Carpinus japonica
Data Deficient
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Rochester hornbeam
Carpinus luochengensis
Data Deficient
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Shek Mun Carpinus
Carpinus shimenensis
Data Deficient
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Hornbeam
Carpinus tropicalis
Least Concern
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Rock Brush
Carpinus rupestris
Data Deficient
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American Hornbeam
Carpinus caroliniana
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of sawa-shiba?
The scientific name of sawa-shiba is Carpinus cordata. It belongs to the genus Carpinus.
What is the conservation status of sawa-shiba?
sawa-shiba (Carpinus cordata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does sawa-shiba belong to?
sawa-shiba (Carpinus cordata) belongs to the genus Carpinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Betulaceae.
Is sawa-shiba endangered?
No, sawa-shiba (Carpinus cordata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does sawa-shiba belong to?
sawa-shiba (Carpinus cordata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of sawa-shiba?
The closest relatives of sawa-shiba in the genus Carpinus include inu-shide, iwa-shide, kuma-shide, Shek Mun Carpinus, Hornbeam.

Genus Carpinus — 13 Species

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inu-shide
Carpinus tschonoskii
LC 🐾
iwa-shide
Carpinus turczaninowii
LC 🐾
kuma-shide
Carpinus japonica
DD
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sawa-shiba
Carpinus cordata
LC
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Shek Mun Carpinus
Carpinus shimenensis
DD 🐾
Hornbeam
Carpinus tropicalis
LC 🐾
Rock Brush
Carpinus rupestris
DD 🐾
American Hornbeam
Carpinus caroliniana
LC 🐾
Eastern Hornbeam
Carpinus orientalis
NE 🐾
European hornbeam
Carpinus betulus
LC 🐾
Thick Leaf Hornbeam
Carpinus firmifolia
LC 🐾
Puto Hornbeam
Carpinus putoensis
CR 🐾
Rochester hornbeam
Carpinus luochengensis
DD
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