wild chestnut

Habitat & Distribution

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

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)

Order

Fagales (ブナ目)

Family

Fagaceae (Beech Family)

Genus

Castanopsis

Species

Castanopsis philipensis (wild chestnut)

Similar Species in Castanopsis

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円椎

Castanopsis cuspidata

Least Concern

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Papua New Guinea Oak

Castanopsis acuminatissima

Least Concern

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Indian-chestnut

Castanopsis indica

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of wild chestnut?

The scientific name of wild chestnut is Castanopsis philipensis. It belongs to the genus Castanopsis.

What is the conservation status of wild chestnut?

wild chestnut (Castanopsis philipensis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

What family does wild chestnut belong to?

wild chestnut (Castanopsis philipensis) belongs to the genus Castanopsis, which is part of the taxonomic family Fagaceae.

What kingdom does wild chestnut belong to?

wild chestnut (Castanopsis philipensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of wild chestnut?

The closest relatives of wild chestnut in the genus Castanopsis include 円椎, Papua New Guinea Oak, Indian-chestnut.