Polynesian Chestnut

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Taiwan and Tonga.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇴 Tonga

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Family

Fabaceae

Genus

Inocarpus

Species

Inocarpus fagifer (Polynesian Chestnut)

Names in Other Languages

French Chataignier de Tahiti

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Polynesian Chestnut?

The scientific name of Polynesian Chestnut is Inocarpus fagifer. It belongs to the genus Inocarpus.

What is the conservation status of Polynesian Chestnut?

Polynesian Chestnut (Inocarpus fagifer) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Polynesian Chestnut live?

Polynesian Chestnut is found in Distributed across Taiwan and Tonga.. Countries include Taiwan, Tonga.

What family does Polynesian Chestnut belong to?

Polynesian Chestnut (Inocarpus fagifer) belongs to the genus Inocarpus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is Polynesian Chestnut endangered?

No, Polynesian Chestnut (Inocarpus fagifer) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Polynesian Chestnut belong to?

Polynesian Chestnut (Inocarpus fagifer) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).