Japanese larch vs Chuan Hong Shan

Larix kaempferi compared with Larix mastersiana

Key Differences

• Japanese larch is Not Evaluated while Chuan Hong Shan is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Japanese larch	Chuan Hong Shan
Kingdom same	Plantae (植物)	Plantae (植物)
Phylum same	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class same	Pinopsida (松柏纲)	Pinopsida (松柏纲)
Order same	Pinales (松柏目)	Pinales (松柏目)
Family same	Pinaceae (Pine Family)	Pinaceae (Pine Family)
Genus same	Larix	Larix
Species	Larix kaempferi	Larix mastersiana

Evolutionary Relationship

Japanese larch and Chuan Hong Shan share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Larix.

Conservation Status

Japanese larch

NE — Not Evaluated

Chuan Hong Shan

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Japanese larch	Chuan Hong Shan
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Japanese larch

Habitat

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

Range

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

Chuan Hong Shan

Habitat

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