Japanese Hemlock

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (bitki)

Phylum

Coniferophyta (Conifers)

Class

Pinopsida (Conifers)

Order

Pinales (İğne yapraklılar)

Family

Pinaceae (Pine Family)

Genus

Tsuga

Species

Tsuga sieboldii (Japanese Hemlock)

Names in Other Languages

Korean Sol-song-na-mu

Similar Species in Tsuga

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Black Hemlock

Tsuga canadensis

Not Evaluated

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Carolina Hemlock

Tsuga caroliniana

Near Threatened

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Mountain Hemlock

Tsuga mertensiana

Not Evaluated

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Forrest's Hemlock

Tsuga forrestii

Vulnerable

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Northern Japanese Hemlock

Tsuga diversifolia

Not Evaluated

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Himalayan Hemlock

Tsuga dumosa

Least Concern

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Western Hemlock-spruce

Tsuga heterophylla

Not Evaluated

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Chinese Hemlock

Tsuga chinensis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese Hemlock?

The scientific name of Japanese Hemlock is Tsuga sieboldii. It belongs to the genus Tsuga.

What is the conservation status of Japanese Hemlock?

Japanese Hemlock (Tsuga sieboldii) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Japanese Hemlock belong to?

Japanese Hemlock (Tsuga sieboldii) belongs to the genus Tsuga, which is part of the taxonomic family Pinaceae.

What kingdom does Japanese Hemlock belong to?

Japanese Hemlock (Tsuga sieboldii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).

What are the closest relatives of Japanese Hemlock?

The closest relatives of Japanese Hemlock in the genus Tsuga include Black Hemlock, Carolina Hemlock, Mountain Hemlock, Forrest's Hemlock, Northern Japanese Hemlock.