A giant cypress found only in the Nyingtri area of south-eastern Tibet, in the valleys of the Nyang and Yarlung Tsangpo rivers; the largest known tree is estimated to be about 2,600 years old.
- Group: Plant
- Plant type: Tree
- Habitats: Forest, river valley
- Regions: Ü Tsang
Habitat and distribution
Dry slopes and terraces in the rain shadow on the northern side of the Himalaya.
Recorded in Ü-Tsang.
Ecological and cultural significance
The largest and one of the longest-lived conifers of Tibet.
Threats
Its very small range makes it vulnerable to any loss of habitat in the valleys where it grows.
Conservation
Listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN.