Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cupressales
Species:
pisifera
ID:
600147

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Siebold & Zucc.) Endl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Syn. Conif. 64. (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599479

Common Names

  • Sawara Cypress
  • Sawara False Cypress
  • Sawara Hinoki False Cypress

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Description

Chamaecyparis pisifera (also called 'Sawara Cypress', among many other common names) is an evergreen conifer native to Japan and Taiwan. It has a pyramidal shape and its foliage is light green. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecyparis pisifera is an evergreen tree that is often used as a hedge or ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecyparis pisifera has small, scale-like leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. The seed is small, brown and round. The seedlings are small, with scale-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecyparis pisifera can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Chamaecyparis pisifera

Chamaecyparis pisifera is native to temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia. It can be found in forests, on hillsides, and in other moist, shady areas.

Chamaecyparis pisifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecyparis pisifera?

Chamaecyparis pisifera

What is the common name of Chamaecyparis pisifera?

Sawara Cypress

What type of plant is Chamaecyparis pisifera?

Tree

Species in the Cupressaceae family

Athrotaxis cupressoides, Athrotaxis laxifolia, Athrotaxis selaginoides, Austrocedrus chilensis, Callitris acuminata, Callitris baileyi, Callitris canescens, Callitris columellaris, Callitris drummondii, Callitris endlicheri, Callitris macleayana, Callitris monticola, Callitris muelleri, Callitris neocaledonica, Callitris oblonga, Callitris preissii, Callitris rhomboidea, Callitris roei, Callitris sulcata, Callitris verrucosa, Callitris arenaria, Callitris pyramidalis, Callitris pancheri, Callitropsis nootkatensis, Calocedrus rupestris, Calocedrus decurrens, Calocedrus formosana, Calocedrus macrolepis, Chamaecyparis formosensis, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana, Chamaecyparis obtusa, Chamaecyparis pisifera, Chamaecyparis thyoides, Chamaecyparis hodginsii, Chamaecyparis flifera, Cryptomeria japonica, Cunninghamia konishii, Cunninghamia lanceolata, Cupressus atlantica, Cupressus austrotibetica, Cupressus cashmeriana, Cupressus chengiana, Cupressus corneyana, Cupressus duclouxiana, Cupressus dupreziana, Cupressus funebris, Cupressus gigantea, Cupressus guadalupensis, Cupressus pendula, Cupressus sargentii,

References

Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siebold' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Chamaecyparis pisifera (Siebold & Zucc.) Endl.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification