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Japanese larch

Larix kaempferi

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Armenia, North Korea, Turkey), Europe (14 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇦🇲 Armenia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇦 Canada 🇵🇱 Poland 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇾 Belarus 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇰🇵 North Korea

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class
Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order
Pinales (Coniferales)
Family
Pinaceae (Pine Family)
Genus
Larix
Species
Larix kaempferi (Japanese larch)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Kara-Matsu
French Mélèze du Japon
German Japanische Lärche

Similar Species in Larix

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Alaska Larch
Larix laricina
Not Evaluated
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Alpine Larch
Larix lyallii
Least Concern
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Hybrid Larch
Larix marschlinsii
Not Evaluated
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Masters' Larch
Larix mastersiana
Endangered
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Sikkim Larch
Larix griffithii
Least Concern
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Chinese Larch
Larix potaninii
Least Concern
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Common Larch
Larix decidua
Not Evaluated
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Siberian Larch
Larix sibirica
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese larch?
The scientific name of Japanese larch is Larix kaempferi. It belongs to the genus Larix.
Where does Japanese larch live?
Japanese larch is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Armenia, North Korea, Turkey), Europe (14 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Armenia, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy.
What family does Japanese larch belong to?
Japanese larch (Larix kaempferi) belongs to the genus Larix, which is part of the taxonomic family Pinaceae.
What kingdom does Japanese larch belong to?
Japanese larch (Larix kaempferi) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Japanese larch?
The closest relatives of Japanese larch in the genus Larix include Alaska Larch, Alpine Larch, Hybrid Larch, Masters' Larch, Sikkim Larch.

Native Range — 19 Countries

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Genus Larix — 11 Species

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Alaska Larch
Larix laricina
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Alpine Larch
Larix lyallii
LC 🐾
Hybrid Larch
Larix marschlinsii
NE
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Japanese larch
Larix kaempferi
NE
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Masters' Larch
Larix mastersiana
EN 🐾
Sikkim Larch
Larix griffithii
LC 🐾
Chinese Larch
Larix potaninii
LC 🐾
Common Larch
Larix decidua
NE 🐾
Siberian Larch
Larix sibirica
NE 🐾
Western Larch
Larix occidentalis
LC 🐾
Dahurian Larch
Larix gmelinii
NE
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