Cupressus amoena - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cupressales
Family:
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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation 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 Cupressus genus
Cupressus atlantica, Cupressus austrotibetica, Cupressus cashmeriana, Cupressus chengiana, Cupressus corneyana, Cupressus duclouxiana, Cupressus dupreziana, Cupressus funebris, Cupressus gigantea, Cupressus guadalupensis, Cupressus pendula, Cupressus sargentii, Cupressus sempervirens, Cupressus tonkinensis, Cupressus torulosa, Cupressus torulosa, Cupressus madeirensis, Cupressus nivea, Cupressus rushforthii, Cupressus amoena, Cupressus hickelii, Cupressus hybrida, Cupressus ericoides, Cupressus fallax, Cupressus gansuensis,
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