Larix potaninii
Larix potaninii is a species of larch conifer in the family Pinaceae. It is found in China and Nepal. The one of southernmost species of the genus Larix, the range of Larix potaninii extends southward almost to 27° N.
| Larix potaninii | |
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| Larix potaninii in autumn colour, Huluhai, Sichuan — 葫芦海 四川 | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Gymnosperms |
| Division: | Pinophyta |
| Class: | Pinopsida |
| Order: | Pinales |
| Family: | Pinaceae |
| Genus: | Larix |
| Species: | L. potaninii |
| Binomial name | |
| Larix potaninii | |
Varieties
As of April 2022, Plants of the World Online accepted four varieties:[2]
- Larix potaninii var. chinensis L.K.Fu & Nan Li – south Shaanxi (China)
- Larix potaninii var. himalaica (W.C.Cheng & L.K.Fu) Farjon & Silba – south Tibet to Nepal
- Larix potaninii var. macrocarpa Y.W.Law – southwest Sichuan, northwest Yunnan (China)
- Larix potaninii var. potaninii – east Tibet to central China
References
- Zhang, D.; Luscombe, D (2013). "Larix potaninii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T42316A2971918. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T42316A2971918.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- "Larix potaninii Batalin". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2022-04-21.
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