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Forrest's Hemlock

Tsuga forrestii

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class
Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order
Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family
Pinaceae (Pine Family)
Genus
Tsuga
Species
Tsuga forrestii (Forrest's Hemlock)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Li Jiang Tie Shan

Similar Species in Tsuga

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Black Hemlock
Tsuga canadensis
Not Evaluated
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Carolina Hemlock
Tsuga caroliniana
Near Threatened
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Chinese Hemlock
Tsuga chinensis
Least Concern
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Himalayan Hemlock
Tsuga dumosa
Least Concern
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Japanese Hemlock
Tsuga sieboldii
Near Threatened
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Mountain Hemlock
Tsuga mertensiana
Not Evaluated
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Northern Japanese Hemlock
Tsuga diversifolia
Not Evaluated
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Western Hemlock-spruce
Tsuga heterophylla
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Forrest's Hemlock?
The scientific name of Forrest's Hemlock is Tsuga forrestii. It belongs to the genus Tsuga.
What is the conservation status of Forrest's Hemlock?
Forrest's Hemlock (Tsuga forrestii) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Forrest's Hemlock live?
Forrest's Hemlock is found in Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Forrest's Hemlock belong to?
Forrest's Hemlock (Tsuga forrestii) belongs to the genus Tsuga, which is part of the taxonomic family Pinaceae.
Is Forrest's Hemlock endangered?
Yes, Forrest's Hemlock (Tsuga forrestii) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Forrest's Hemlock belong to?
Forrest's Hemlock (Tsuga forrestii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Forrest's Hemlock?
The closest relatives of Forrest's Hemlock in the genus Tsuga include Black Hemlock, Carolina Hemlock, Chinese Hemlock, Himalayan Hemlock, Japanese Hemlock.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Tsuga — 9 Species

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Black Hemlock
Tsuga canadensis
NE 🐾
Carolina Hemlock
Tsuga caroliniana
NT 🐾
Chinese Hemlock
Tsuga chinensis
LC
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Forrest's Hemlock
Tsuga forrestii
VU
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Himalayan Hemlock
Tsuga dumosa
LC 🐾
Japanese Hemlock
Tsuga sieboldii
NT 🐾
Mountain Hemlock
Tsuga mertensiana
NE 🐾
Northern Japanese Hemlock
Tsuga diversifolia
NE 🐾
Western Hemlock-spruce
Tsuga heterophylla
NE
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