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Japanese Chestnut

Castanea crenata

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Portugal, Spain), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇮🇳 India 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)
Class
Magnoliopsida (木兰纲)
Order
Fagales (壳斗目)
Family
Fagaceae (Beech Family)
Genus
Castanea
Species
Castanea crenata (Japanese Chestnut)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish castaño del Japón
French châtaignier du Japon
German japanische Kastanie
Portuguese castanha-japoneza

Similar Species in Castanea

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American Chestnut
Castanea dentata
Critically Endangered
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Chinese Chestnut
Castanea mollissima
Least Concern
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Ozark chinkapin
Castanea ozarkensis
Near Threatened
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chinkapin
Castanea pumila
Least Concern
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European Chestnut
Castanea sativa
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese Chestnut?
The scientific name of Japanese Chestnut is Castanea crenata. It belongs to the genus Castanea.
What is the conservation status of Japanese Chestnut?
Japanese Chestnut (Castanea crenata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Japanese Chestnut live?
Japanese Chestnut is found in Widely distributed across Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Portugal, Spain), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, India, Portugal, Spain, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Japanese Chestnut belong to?
Japanese Chestnut (Castanea crenata) belongs to the genus Castanea, which is part of the taxonomic family Fagaceae.
Is Japanese Chestnut endangered?
No, Japanese Chestnut (Castanea crenata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Japanese Chestnut belong to?
Japanese Chestnut (Castanea crenata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Japanese Chestnut?
The closest relatives of Japanese Chestnut in the genus Castanea include American Chestnut, Chinese Chestnut, Ozark chinkapin, chinkapin, European Chestnut.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Castanea — 6 Species

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American Chestnut
Castanea dentata
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Chinese Chestnut
Castanea mollissima
LC
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Japanese Chestnut
Castanea crenata
LC
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Ozark chinkapin
Castanea ozarkensis
NT 🐾
chinkapin
Castanea pumila
LC 🐾
European Chestnut
Castanea sativa
LC
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