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Li Jiang Tie Shan (Forrest's Hemlock)

Tsuga forrestii

Vulnerable
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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

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Li Jiang Tie Shan

Similar Species in Tsuga

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Tie Shan
Tsuga chinensis
Least Concern
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Yun Nan Tie Shan
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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Black Hemlock
Tsuga canadensis
Not Evaluated
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Western Hemlock-spruce
Tsuga heterophylla
Not Evaluated
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Northern Japanese Hemlock
Tsuga diversifolia
Not Evaluated
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Carolina Hemlock
Tsuga caroliniana
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Li Jiang Tie Shan?
The scientific name of Li Jiang Tie Shan is Tsuga forrestii. It belongs to the genus Tsuga.
What is the conservation status of Li Jiang Tie Shan?
Li Jiang Tie Shan (Tsuga forrestii) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Li Jiang Tie Shan live?
Li Jiang Tie Shan 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 Li Jiang Tie Shan belong to?
Li Jiang Tie Shan (Tsuga forrestii) belongs to the genus Tsuga, which is part of the taxonomic family Pinaceae.
Is Li Jiang Tie Shan endangered?
Yes, Li Jiang Tie Shan (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 Li Jiang Tie Shan belong to?
Li Jiang Tie Shan (Tsuga forrestii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Li Jiang Tie Shan?
The closest relatives of Li Jiang Tie Shan in the genus Tsuga include Tie Shan, Yun Nan Tie Shan, Mountain Hemlock, Carolina Hemlock, Japanese Hemlock.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Tsuga — 9 Species

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Li Jiang Tie Shan
Tsuga forrestii
VU
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Tie Shan
Tsuga chinensis
LC 🐾
Yun Nan Tie Shan
Tsuga dumosa
LC 🐾
Mountain Hemlock
Tsuga mertensiana
NE 🐾
Carolina Hemlock
Tsuga caroliniana
NT 🐾
Japanese Hemlock
Tsuga sieboldii
NT 🐾
Western Hemlock-spruce
Tsuga heterophylla
NE 🐾
Black Hemlock
Tsuga canadensis
NE 🐾
Northern Japanese Hemlock
Tsuga diversifolia
NE
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