| Warm-temperate
broad-leaved forest belt: areas between 500 and 1800 meters
in northern Taiwan, and between 700 and 1800 meters in southern
Taiwan |
| Taiwania cryptomerioides |
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| Profile |
| Scientific
name: |
Taiwania cryptomerioides
(Hayata) |
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| Features: |
Taiwania
cryptomerioides are tall, straight, and erect trees with
fine and even wood. The only plant named after Taiwan, the
tree has both compound leaves and needles, and is considered
a relic species in geology. It has upward pointing branches
and verdant leaves. |
| Habitat: |
Taiwania
cryptomerioides are endemic to Taiwan and can be found
spread throughout coniferous and hardwood mixed forests at
1000-2000m elevations. |
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