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>Is this a LotR elf tree?
Yes, to put it simply. This is the family tree of Finwë; the first leader of the 2nd elvish people (the Noldor). Elrond was his descendant (by the 5th degree); as was Galadriel (by the 2nd degree; his granddaughter); Gil-galad (by the 4th degree); Aragorn(Elessar) and others.
>What is the significance of the different kinds of elves
It's mostly know in the Silmarillion. I'll try to condense it.
The Elves were first divided into 3 groups (1st Vanyar; 2nd Noldor; 3rd Teleri). These 3 (also known as the Eldar) traveled westwards. The Vanyar and almost all the Noldor reached Aman (the Blessed Realm) and had become 'high elves'.
Part of the Teleri eventually joined the others and were also called Falmari. The other part that had remained in Middle-Earth, in the west land, became known as the Sindar.