Larix griffithii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Himal. J. 2: 44. (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443342
Common Names
- Larix griffithii
- Griffith's Larch
- Griffith's Larch Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Larix griffithii (also called Griffith's Larch, among many other common names) is a large, deciduous conifer with needle-like leaves and small, cone-like fruits. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist, mountainous habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Larix griffithii is used for its timber and fuelwood, as well as for its ornamental value in gardens and parks.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Larix griffithii var. speciosa (W.C.Cheng & Y.W.Law) FarjonLarix griffithii var. griffithii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Larix griffithii has small, yellow-green flowers that produce small, brown seeds. The seedlings are small and green, with a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Larix griffithii is a deciduous conifer native to the Himalayas. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted into their permanent positions in early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Larix griffithii
Larix griffithii is native to the Himalayas and western China.
Larix griffithii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Larix griffithii?
Larix griffithii
What type of tree is Larix griffithii?
Larix griffithii is a coniferous tree
Where is Larix griffithii native to?
Larix griffithii is native to the Himalayas and western 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,
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
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Larix griffithii Hook.f.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification