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
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.
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 Larix genus
Larix laricina,
Larix mastersiana,
Larix potaninii,
Larix lyallii,
Larix occidentalis,
Larix decidua,
Larix griffithii,
Larix czekanowskii,
Larix kaempferi,
Larix sibirica,
Larix gmelinii,
Larix czekanowskii,
Larix lubarskii,
Larix polonica,
Larix stenophylla,
Larix hybrida,
Larix eurokurilensis,
Larix eurolepis,
Larix hians,
Larix marschlinsii,
Larix pendula,
Larix koreensis,
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