Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cupressales
Genus:
Species:
amoena
ID:
631247

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Koch bis

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Monatsschr. Gärtnerei Pflanzenk. 1: 110. (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630579

Common Names

  • Cupressus Amoena
  • Amoena Cypress
  • Amoena Cypress Pine

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Description

Cupressus amoena (also called Chinese cypress, Chinese juniper, and Chinese pencil cedar, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree native to China, Taiwan, and Japan. It grows in a variety of habitats, including temperate rainforests, coniferous forests, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cupressus amoena is used as an ornamental plant, for landscaping, and for its fragrant wood and foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cupressus amoena has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cupressus amoena is a small shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or division of the root ball.

Where to Find Cupressus amoena

Cupressus amoena can be found in the Mediterranean region, in the countries of Italy, Spain, and Morocco.

Cupressus amoena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cupressus amoena?

Cupressus amoena

What is the natural habitat of Cupressus amoena?

Temperate climates of East Asia

What is the average lifespan of Cupressus amoena?

20-30 years

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

Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Cupressus amoena K.Koch bis: Placement according to April 2023 Classification