Cupressus gigantea W.C. Cheng & L.K. Fu, 1975

The Chinese cypress species are not well known and have rarely been described sufficiently well in the literature until now. They are mostly represented by relic populations and often have led to confusion among them because of lack of botanical features and correct distribution. C. gigantea is an endemic species of conifers within the family Cupressaceae and has been listed as an endangered species by both local and central governments in China.