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Mélèze du Japon

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

Plantae (plante)

Coniferophyta (Conifers)

Pinopsida (Conifers)

Pinales (Pines & Allies)

Pinaceae (Pine Family)

Species

Larix kaempferi (Mélèze du Japon)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Kara-Matsu

French Mélèze du Japon

German Japanische Lärche

Similar Species in Larix

fausse épinette rouge

Mélèze de Dunkeld

Larix marschlinsii

mélèze de l'Ouest

Larix occidentalis

mélèze de Lyall

Mélèze d'Europe

Larix mastersiana

Larix griffithii

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mélèze du Japon?

The scientific name of Mélèze du Japon is Larix kaempferi. It belongs to the genus Larix.

Where does Mélèze du Japon live?

Mélèze du Japon 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 Mélèze du Japon belong to?

Mélèze du Japon (Larix kaempferi) belongs to the genus Larix, which is part of the taxonomic family Pinaceae.

What kingdom does Mélèze du Japon belong to?

Mélèze du Japon (Larix kaempferi) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of Mélèze du Japon?

The closest relatives of Mélèze du Japon in the genus Larix include fausse épinette rouge, Mélèze de Dunkeld, mélèze de l'Ouest, mélèze de Lyall, Mélèze d'Europe.

Native Range — 19 Countries

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Genus Larix — 11 Species

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fausse épinette rouge

Mélèze de Dunkeld

Larix marschlinsii

mélèze de l'Ouest

Larix occidentalis

mélèze de Lyall

Mélèze d'Europe

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Mélèze du Japon

Larix kaempferi

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Larix mastersiana

Larix griffithii

Larix potaninii

Data verified mars 2026

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