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Zi su shu (Beefsteak)

Perilla frutescens

Least Concern

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The Beefsteak (Perilla frutescens) is a species in the genus Perilla. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 7 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 7 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (7 countries), Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Species

Perilla frutescens (Zi su shu)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Egoma

Chinese Zi su shu

French Pérille

German Shiso

Portuguese perila

Vietnamese Tía tô

Thai Nga-khimon

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Zi su shu?

The scientific name of Zi su shu is Perilla frutescens. It belongs to the genus Perilla.

What is the conservation status of Zi su shu?

Zi su shu (Perilla frutescens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Zi su shu live?

Zi su shu is found in Widely distributed across Asia (7 countries), Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Armenia, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, France, Georgia, Hungary, Italy, Japan.

What family does Zi su shu belong to?

Zi su shu (Perilla frutescens) belongs to the genus Perilla, which is part of the taxonomic family Lamiaceae.

Is Zi su shu endangered?

No, Zi su shu (Perilla frutescens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Zi su shu belong to?

Zi su shu (Perilla frutescens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).