Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hians
ID:
444014

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.L.Wolf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Deutsch. Dendrol. Ges. 38: 408. (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443346

Common Names

  • Larix hians
  • Hian's Larch
  • Hian's Larch Tree

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Description

Larix hians (also called 'Chinese Larch', among many other common names) is a species of coniferous tree native to China and Japan. It has long, thin, green needles and produces small, round cones. It grows in moist, temperate climates, usually in mountain forests.

Uses & Benefits

Larix hians is used for its timber and fuelwood, as well as for its ornamental value in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Larix hians are small, yellow-green, and are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and winged, and the seedlings are slender and conical.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Larix hians is a species of larch native to China. It is a deciduous conifer that prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the fall and kept moist and warm until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and kept moist until they root.

Where to Find Larix hians

Larix hians is native to the Himalayas and western China.

Larix hians FAQ

What is the scientific name of Larix hians?

Larix hians

What is the common name of Larix hians?

Hian's Larch

What is the natural range of Larix hians?

Central and eastern China

Species in the Pinaceae family

Abies alba, Abies amabilis, Abies balsamea, Abies beshanzuensis, Abies borisii-regis, Abies bracteata, Abies cephalonica, Abies chensiensis, Abies cilicica, Abies concolor, Abies delavayi, Abies densa, Abies durangensis, Abies fabri, Abies fanjingshanensis, Abies fargesii, Abies firma, Abies flinckii, Abies forrestii, Abies fraseri, Abies grandis, Abies guatemalensis, Abies hickelii, Abies hidalgensis, Abies holophylla, Abies homolepis, Abies kawakamii, Abies koreana, Abies lasiocarpa, Abies magnifica, Abies mariesii, Abies nebrodensis, Abies nephrolepis, Abies nordmanniana, Abies numidica, Abies pindrow, Abies pinsapo, Abies procera, Abies recurvata, Abies religiosa, Abies sachalinensis, Abies sibirica, Abies spectabilis, Abies squamata, Abies veitchii, Abies vejarii, Abies yuanbaoshanensis, Abies ziyuanensis, Abies jaliscana, Abies phanerolepis,

References

Egbert Wolf (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.L.Wolf' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Larix x hians E.L.Wolf: Placement according to April 2023 Classification