Status:
valid
Authors:
Batalin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 13: 385. (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443264
Common Names
- Larix potaninii
- Potanin's Larch
- Manchurian Larch
Description
Larix potaninii (also called Potanin’s Larch, among many other common names) is an evergreen conifer that is native to the temperate regions of North America and Europe. It has an upright habit and grows to a height of 10-20 meters. It has dark green needles and produces small, yellow-brown cones. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Larix potaninii is used for timber, fuel, and as an ornamental tree. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Larix potaninii var. chinensis (Voss) L.K.Fu & Nan Li
Larix potaninii var. macrocarpa Y.W.Law
Larix potaninii var. himalaica (W.C.Cheng & L.K.Fu) Farjon & Silba
Larix potaninii var. potaninii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Larix potaninii is a yellow-green colour and is small in size. The seed is a small, brown cone that is approximately 1 cm in length. The seedlings are small and thin with a conical shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Larix potaninii is a slow-growing coniferous tree that can reach heights of up to 25m. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame or sheltered area in the spring, and cuttings should be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Larix potaninii
Larix potaninii is native to Asia and can be found in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows.
Larix potaninii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Larix potaninii?
Larix potaninii
What are the common names of Larix potaninii?
Common names include Potanin's Larch, Potanin's Larch Tree, and Potanin's Larch Pine
What is the natural habitat of Larix potaninii?
Larix potaninii is native to Central and Eastern Asia
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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