Cunninghamia lanceolata (Lamb.) Hook.f.

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Synonyms: Pinus lanceolata Lamb.
Common names: Chinese fir (English)
Description: Cone-shaped tree. Leaves usually more than 3 cm, linear-lanceolate with a broad decurrent base and with two broad whitish bands beneath; apex strongly spine-tipped; margin finely serrate. Cones 2.5-5 cm.
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Derivation of specific name: lanceolata: lance-shaped or lanceolate, referring to the shape of the leaves.
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Worldwide distribution: Southern China.
Growth form(s): Tree.
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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Cunninghamia lanceolata
African Plant Database: Cunninghamia lanceolata
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Copyright: Mark Hyde, Bart Wursten, Petra Ballings and Meg Coates Palgrave, 2002-25

Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T., Ballings, P. & Coates Palgrave, M. (2025). Flora of Zimbabwe: Cultivated Plants: Species information: Cunninghamia lanceolata.
https://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/cult/species.php?species_id=166480, retrieved 5 December 2025

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