Keteleeria davidiana

Keteleeria davidiana, young plant

Keteleeria davidiana is a plant species in the genus Keteleeria of the family (Pinaceae ).

Dissemination

The home of this species is located in the central to southeastern China in the provinces of Gansu, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Shaanxi, Sichuan and Yunnan; in addition, the species is also native to Taiwan.

Description

Keteleeria davidiana is an evergreen tree that can reach heights of growth of 40 to 50 meters. It forms an irregular crown with strong branches. The female cones are shaped light brown and cylindrical; They stand upright on the branch. The pin 8 to 20 cm long and 4-5 cm wide.

System

We distinguish the following three varieties:

  • Keteleeria davidiana var calcarea: In Guangxi and Guizhou.
  • Keteleeria davidiana var davidiana
  • Keteleeria davidiana var formosana: endemic to Taiwan occurring.

Swell

  • Christopher J. Earle: Keteleeria davidiana. In: The Gymnosperm Database. May 20, 2011, accessed on 27 October 2011 ( English).
  • Liguo Fu, Nan Li, Thomas S. Elias, Robert R. Mill: Keteleeria davidiana. In: Wu Zheng -yi, Peter H. Raven (eds.): Flora of China. Volume 4: Cycadaceae through Fagaceae, Science Press / Missouri Botanical Garden Press, Beijing / St. Louis 1999, ISBN 0-915279-70-3, p 43
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