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castanha-japoneza

Castanea crenata

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Portugal, Spain), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇮🇳 India 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish castaño del Japón
French châtaignier du Japon
German japanische Kastanie
Portuguese castanha-japoneza

Similar Species in Castanea

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castanheiro-comum
Castanea sativa
Least Concern
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American Chestnut
Castanea dentata
Critically Endangered
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Chinese Chestnut
Castanea mollissima
Least Concern
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Ozark chinkapin
Castanea ozarkensis
Near Threatened
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chinkapin
Castanea pumila
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of castanha-japoneza?
The scientific name of castanha-japoneza is Castanea crenata. It belongs to the genus Castanea.
What is the conservation status of castanha-japoneza?
castanha-japoneza (Castanea crenata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does castanha-japoneza live?
castanha-japoneza is found in Widely distributed across Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Portugal, Spain), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, India, Portugal, Spain, Taiwan, United States.
What family does castanha-japoneza belong to?
castanha-japoneza (Castanea crenata) belongs to the genus Castanea, which is part of the taxonomic family Fagaceae.
Is castanha-japoneza endangered?
No, castanha-japoneza (Castanea crenata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does castanha-japoneza belong to?
castanha-japoneza (Castanea crenata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of castanha-japoneza?
The closest relatives of castanha-japoneza in the genus Castanea include castanheiro-comum, American Chestnut, Chinese Chestnut, Ozark chinkapin, chinkapin.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Castanea — 6 Species

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castanha-japoneza
Castanea crenata
LC
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castanheiro-comum
Castanea sativa
LC 🐾
American Chestnut
Castanea dentata
CR 🐾
Chinese Chestnut
Castanea mollissima
LC 🐾
Ozark chinkapin
Castanea ozarkensis
NT 🐾
chinkapin
Castanea pumila
LC
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