Biology:Picea aurantiaca
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Short description: Species of conifer
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Gymnospermae |
| Division: | Pinophyta |
| Class: | Pinopsida |
| Order: | Pinales |
| Family: | Pinaceae |
| Genus: | Picea |
| Species: | P. aurantiaca
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| Binomial name | |
| Picea aurantiaca Masters
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Picea aurantiaca is a species of conifer in the pine family, Pinaceae. It is endemic to China , where it is only known from western Sichuan. Its common name is orange spruce.[1]
This tree grows on steep mountain slopes on the edges of forests. It grows in a cold subalpine climate up to about 3800 to 4000 meters in maximum elevation. It can be found alongside Picea likiangensis var. rubescens, Abies squamata, Larix potaninii, and birches.[1]
This species is closely related to Picea asperata and it is sometimes treated as a variety.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Zhang, D.; Li, N.; Katsuki, T.; Rushforth, K. (2013). "Picea aurantiaca". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2013: e.T31277A2803298. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T31277A2803298.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/31277/2803298. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
Wikidata ☰ Q5475785 entry
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