Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
koreensis
ID:
1092382

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rafn

Source:
tro

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Deutsch. Dendrol. Ges. 24: 257. (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001091720

Common Names

  • Larix koreensis
  • Korean Larch
  • Larix

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Uses & Benefits

Larix koreensis is used as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens, and is also used for timber and pulp production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Larix koreensis has small, yellow-green cones that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and winged, and the seedlings have short, needle-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Larix koreensis is a slow-growing coniferous tree native to Korea. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed, which should be sown in the spring. Cuttings can also be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Larix koreensis

Larix koreensis is native to East Asia and can be found in moist woodlands.

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

Carl Gottlob Rafn (1769-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rafn' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Larix koreensis Rafn: Placement according to April 2023 Classification