Picea retroflexa

Tapao Shan spruce
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Gymnospermae
Division: Pinophyta
Class: Pinopsida
Order: Pinales
Family: Pinaceae
Genus: Picea
Species:
P. retroflexa
Binomial name
Picea retroflexa
Synonyms[2]
  • Picea asperata var. retroflexa (Mast.) W.C.Cheng
  • Picea aurantiaca var. retroflexa (Mast.) C.T.Kuan & L.J.Zhou
  • Picea gemmata Rehder & E.H.Wilson

Picea retroflexa, the Tapao Shan spruce, is a species of conifer in the family Pinaceae.[2][3] It is endemic to China, growing in West Sichuan, Kangding, Jiuzhaigou (Zheduo Shan), Qinghai, and Ban Ma Xian. Its limited habitat is threatened by habitat loss due to logging, fires, and grazing.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Zhang, D.; Li, N.; Katsuki, T.; Rushforth, K. (2013). "Picea retroflexa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013 e.T34178A2849383. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T34178A2849383.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Picea retroflexa Mast". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
  3. ^ "Picea retroflexa Mast". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000: Leiden, the Netherlands. Retrieved February 22, 2026.