Chinese Larch
Larix potaninii Batalin
Larix potaninii, known as Chinese Larch, is a larch species in the Pinaceae family. It is native to China, Nepal, and Tibet, with a distribution that includes both North-Central and South-Central China. This species is one of the southernmost in the genus, extending to approximately 27° N latitude. It was first described in 1894 by Batalin.
Description
Larix potaninii is a coniferous tree in the pine family, Pinaceae. It is found in the high-altitude regions of China, Nepal, and Tibet. This species is notable for its southern range limit, reaching latitudes as low as 27° N, making it one of the most southerly distributed larch species. The tree is adapted to cold climates and is part of the genus Larix, which includes various larch species. It was formally described in 1894 by the botanist Batalin.
Other common names
Chinese LarchHongshanHungsha
Distribution
Global · China North-Central · China South-Central · Nepal · Tibet