Kentucky Yellow-Wood

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Canada, and United States.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Family

Fabaceae

Genus

Cladrastis

Species

Cladrastis kentukea (Kentucky Yellow-Wood)

Names in Other Languages

French virgilier à bois jaune

German Kentucky-Gelbholz

Similar Species in Cladrastis

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Chinese yellowwood

Cladrastis delavayi

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kentucky Yellow-Wood?

The scientific name of Kentucky Yellow-Wood is Cladrastis kentukea. It belongs to the genus Cladrastis.

What is the conservation status of Kentucky Yellow-Wood?

Kentucky Yellow-Wood (Cladrastis kentukea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Kentucky Yellow-Wood live?

Kentucky Yellow-Wood is found in Distributed across Belgium, Canada, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Canada, United States.

What family does Kentucky Yellow-Wood belong to?

Kentucky Yellow-Wood (Cladrastis kentukea) belongs to the genus Cladrastis, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is Kentucky Yellow-Wood endangered?

No, Kentucky Yellow-Wood (Cladrastis kentukea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Kentucky Yellow-Wood belong to?

Kentucky Yellow-Wood (Cladrastis kentukea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of Kentucky Yellow-Wood?

The closest relatives of Kentucky Yellow-Wood in the genus Cladrastis include Chinese yellowwood.