Chinese Larch vs Masters' Larch

Larix potaninii compared with Larix mastersiana

Key Differences

• Chinese Larch is Least Concern while Masters' Larch is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Chinese Larch	Masters' Larch
Kingdom same	Plantae (Plants)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum same	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class same	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order same	Pinales (Pines & Allies)	Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family same	Pinaceae (Pine Family)	Pinaceae (Pine Family)
Genus same	Larix	Larix
Species	Larix potaninii	Larix mastersiana

Evolutionary Relationship

Chinese Larch and Masters' Larch share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Larix.

Conservation Status

Chinese Larch

LC — Least Concern

Masters' Larch

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Chinese Larch	Masters' Larch
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chinese Larch

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Masters' Larch

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Chinese Larch

The Chinese Larch (Larix potaninii) is a species in the genus Larix. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.