Chinese Hemlock
Tsuga chinensis (Franch.) Pritz.
Tsuga chinensis, known as the Chinese Hemlock, is a coniferous tree native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. It is a variable species with several recognized varieties, some of which are considered distinct species by certain authorities. The tree's range extends as far south as the mountains of northern Vietnam, a recent discovery. It belongs to the Pinaceae family.
Description
Tsuga chinensis is distributed across several regions in China, including North-Central, South-Central, and Southeast China, as well as Taiwan and Tibet. It was first published in 1900. This species is part of the genus Tsuga within the Pinaceae family. The tree's variability has led to the recognition of multiple varieties, with some being classified as separate species by different taxonomic authorities.
Other common names
Chinese Hemlock
Distribution
Global · China North-Central · China South-Central · China Southeast · Taiwan · Tibet
Synonyms
Tsuga chinensis subsp. patensTsuga chinensis var. daibuensisTsuga patensTsuga chinensis subsp. formosanaTsuga chinensis subsp. tchekiangensisAbies chinensisAbies thunbergiiTsuga dumosa var. chinensisTsuga brunoniana var. chinensisAbies dumosa var. chinensisAbies theisha
