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Luchu Pine

Pinus luchuensis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Distributed across Japan and Taiwan.

🇯🇵 Japan 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class
Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order
Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family
Pinaceae (Pine Family)
Genus
Pinus (Pines)
Species
Pinus luchuensis (Luchu Pine)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Ryûkyû-matsu

Similar Species in Pinus

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Aleppo pine
Pinus halepensis
Least Concern
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Amami Pine
Pinus amamiana
Endangered
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American Red Pine
Pinus resinosa
Least Concern
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Apache Pine
Pinus engelmannii
Least Concern
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Arizona Pine
Pinus arizonica
Least Concern
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Armand's Pine
Pinus armandii
Least Concern
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Arolla Pine
Pinus cembra
Not Evaluated
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Australian Pine
Pinus nigra
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Luchu Pine?
The scientific name of Luchu Pine is Pinus luchuensis. It belongs to the genus Pinus.
What is the conservation status of Luchu Pine?
Luchu Pine (Pinus luchuensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Luchu Pine live?
Luchu Pine is found in Distributed across Japan and Taiwan.. Countries include Japan, Taiwan.
What family does Luchu Pine belong to?
Luchu Pine (Pinus luchuensis) belongs to the genus Pinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pinaceae.
Is Luchu Pine endangered?
No, Luchu Pine (Pinus luchuensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Luchu Pine belong to?
Luchu Pine (Pinus luchuensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Luchu Pine?
The closest relatives of Luchu Pine in the genus Pinus include Aleppo pine, Amami Pine, American Red Pine, Apache Pine, Arizona Pine.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Pinus — 20 Species

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Aleppo pine
Pinus halepensis
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Amami Pine
Pinus amamiana
EN 🌲
American Red Pine
Pinus resinosa
LC 🌲
Apache Pine
Pinus engelmannii
LC 🌲
Arizona Pine
Pinus arizonica
LC 🌲
Armand's Pine
Pinus armandii
LC 🌲
Arolla Pine
Pinus cembra
NE 🌲
Australian Pine
Pinus nigra
NE 🌲
Aztec Pine
Pinus teocote
LC 🌲
Banksian Pine
Pinus banksiana
NE 🌲
Benguet Pine
Pinus kesiya
LC 🌲
Bhutan Pine
Pinus bhutanica
LC 🌲
Bhutan Pine
Pinus wallichiana
NE 🌲
Bigcone Pine
Pinus coulteri
NT 🌲
Big-cone Pinyon
Pinus maximartinezii
EN 🌲
Bishop Pine
Pinus muricata
VU 🌲
Black Pine
Pinus thunbergii
LC 🌲
Bosnian Pine
Pinus heldreichii
LC 🌲
Bristlecone Pine
Pinus longaeva
LC 🌲
Bull Pine
Pinus sabiniana
LC
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