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Walnut

Juglans jamaicensis

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (bitki)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Fagales (Beeches & Oaks)
Family
Juglandaceae
Genus
Juglans
Species
Juglans jamaicensis (Walnut)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Palo De Nuez

Similar Species in Juglans

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

What is the scientific name of Walnut?
The scientific name of Walnut is Juglans jamaicensis. It belongs to the genus Juglans.
What is the conservation status of Walnut?
Walnut (Juglans jamaicensis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Walnut belong to?
Walnut (Juglans jamaicensis) belongs to the genus Juglans, which is part of the taxonomic family Juglandaceae.
Is Walnut endangered?
Yes, Walnut (Juglans jamaicensis) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Walnut belong to?
Walnut (Juglans jamaicensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).
What are the closest relatives of Walnut?
The closest relatives of Walnut in the genus Juglans include American Walnut, Arizona Walnut, Butternut, Japanese walnut, Manchurian walnut.

Genus Juglans — 13 Species

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