Larix gmelinii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rupr.) Kuzen.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Muz. Rossiisk. Akad. Nauk 18: 41. (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509693
Common Names
- Larix gmelinii
- Gmelinii Larix
- Gmelinii Larix Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Larix gmelinii (also called Gmelin's Larch, among many other common names) is an evergreen conifer native to northern and eastern Asia. It has needle-like leaves and produces small, brown cones. It grows in cold, wet areas, such as mountains and valleys.
Uses & Benefits
Larix gmelinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for hedging and topiary.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Larix gmelinii var. japonica (Maxim. ex. Regel) Pilg.Larix gmelinii var. olgensis (A.Henry) Ostenf. & Syrach
Larix gmelinii var. principis-rupprechtii (Mayr) Pilg.
Larix gmelinii var. gmelinii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Larix gmelinii has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings have a single stem with small, needle-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Larix gmelinii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken in spring or autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Larix gmelinii
Larix gmelinii is found in the boreal forests of North America and Eurasia.
Larix gmelinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Larix gmelinii?
Larix gmelinii
What is the natural habitat of Larix gmelinii?
It is native to northern and eastern Asia
What is the growth rate of Larix gmelinii?
It grows quickly, reaching a height of up to 100 feet
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,
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
Franz Josef Ruprecht (1814-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rupr.' in the authors string.
Olga Kuzeneva (1887-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuzen.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Larix gmelinii (Rupr.) Kuzen.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification