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Japanese walnut

Juglans ailantifolia

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Georgia), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇬🇪 Georgia 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Similar Species in Juglans

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American Walnut
Juglans nigra
Not Evaluated
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Andean walnut
Juglans neotropica
Endangered
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Argentine walnut
Juglans australis
Near Threatened
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Arizona Walnut
Juglans major
Least Concern
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Butternut
Juglans cinerea
Not Evaluated
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Hind's Black Walnut
Juglans hindsii
Least Concern
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Manchurian walnut
Juglans mandshurica
Not Evaluated
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Northern California Black Walnut
Juglans californica
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese walnut?
The scientific name of Japanese walnut is Juglans ailantifolia. It belongs to the genus Juglans.
Where does Japanese walnut live?
Japanese walnut is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Georgia), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).. Countries include Belgium, Estonia, Georgia, Ireland, Latvia, New Zealand, Sweden, United States.
What family does Japanese walnut belong to?
Japanese walnut (Juglans ailantifolia) belongs to the genus Juglans, which is part of the taxonomic family Juglandaceae.
What kingdom does Japanese walnut belong to?
Japanese walnut (Juglans ailantifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Japanese walnut?
The closest relatives of Japanese walnut in the genus Juglans include American Walnut, Andean walnut, Argentine walnut, Arizona Walnut, Butternut.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Juglans — 13 Species

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American Walnut
Juglans nigra
NE 🐾
Andean walnut
Juglans neotropica
EN 🐾
Argentine walnut
Juglans australis
NT 🐾
Arizona Walnut
Juglans major
LC 🐾
Butternut
Juglans cinerea
NE 🐾
Hind's Black Walnut
Juglans hindsii
LC
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Japanese walnut
Juglans ailantifolia
NE
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Manchurian walnut
Juglans mandshurica
NE 🐾
Northern California Black Walnut
Juglans californica
NT 🐾
Texas walnut
Juglans microcarpa
LC 🐾
Walnut
Juglans regia
LC 🐾
Walnut
Juglans jamaicensis
VU 🐾
Walnuts
Juglans pyriformis
EN
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