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Chinese fir

Cunninghamia lanceolata

Least Concern
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The Chinese Fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata) is a species in the genus Cunninghamia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Brazil, India, Laos, Taiwan, and United States.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Brazil, India, Laos, Taiwan, and United States.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Shan mu
Portuguese cuningâmia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chinese fir?
The scientific name of Chinese fir is Cunninghamia lanceolata. It belongs to the genus Cunninghamia.
What is the conservation status of Chinese fir?
Chinese fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Chinese fir live?
Chinese fir is found in Distributed across Brazil, India, Laos, Taiwan, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, India, Laos, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Chinese fir belong to?
Chinese fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata) belongs to the genus Cunninghamia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cupressaceae.
Is Chinese fir endangered?
No, Chinese fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Chinese fir belong to?
Chinese fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

Native Range — 5 Countries

Genus Cunninghamia — 1 Species

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Chinese fir
Cunninghamia lanceolata
LC

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