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Chinese Chestnut

Castanea mollissima

Least Concern

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The Chinese Chestnut (Castanea mollissima) is a species in the genus Castanea. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Laos, Taiwan, and United States.

🇱🇦 Laos 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)

Order

Fagales (อันดับก่อ)

Family

Fagaceae (Beech Family)

Genus

Castanea

Species

Castanea mollissima (Chinese Chestnut)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish castaño chino

French châtaignier de Chine

German chinesische Kastanie

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Castanea dentata

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chinese Chestnut?

The scientific name of Chinese Chestnut is Castanea mollissima. It belongs to the genus Castanea.

What is the conservation status of Chinese Chestnut?

Chinese Chestnut (Castanea mollissima) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Chinese Chestnut live?

Chinese Chestnut is found in Distributed across Laos, Taiwan, and United States.. Countries include Laos, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Chinese Chestnut belong to?

Chinese Chestnut (Castanea mollissima) belongs to the genus Castanea, which is part of the taxonomic family Fagaceae.

Is Chinese Chestnut endangered?

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

What kingdom does Chinese Chestnut belong to?

Chinese Chestnut (Castanea mollissima) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Chinese Chestnut?

The closest relatives of Chinese Chestnut in the genus Castanea include American Chestnut, Japanese Chestnut, Ozark chinkapin, chinkapin, European Chestnut.