Chinese Douglas-fir
Pseudotsuga sinensis Dode
Pseudotsuga sinensis, known as Chinese Douglas-fir, is a conifer species in the family Pinaceae. It can reach heights of up to 50 metres (160 ft). The species is native to China, Taiwan, and the northernmost parts of Vietnam.
Description
Pseudotsuga sinensis is a tall coniferous tree found in regions including China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, and Taiwan. It was first described in 1912 by Dode. This species is part of the Pinaceae family, which includes pines, firs, and spruces. It is commonly referred to as Chinese Douglas-fir in English.
Other common names
Chinese Douglas-fir
Distribution
Global · China North-Central · China South-Central · China Southeast · Taiwan
Synonyms
Pseudotsuga salvadoriiPseudotsuga taitoensisPseudotsuga shaanxiensisPseudotsuga sinensis var. brevifoliaPseudotsuga sinensis var. forrestiiPseudotsuga brevifoliaPseudotsuga sinensis var. wilsonianaPseudotsuga wilsonianaPseudotsuga wilsoniana subsp. forrestiiPseudotsuga xichangensisPseudotsuga sinensis subsp. brevifoliaPseudotsuga sinensis subsp. forrestii
