Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Y.Hu
Source:
wcs
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 10: 57. (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630618
Common Names
- Cupressus Chengiana
- Cheng's Cypress
- Cheng's Cypress Pine
Description
Cupressus chengiana (also called Cheng's cypress, Cheng's cedar, and Cheng's juniper, 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 chengiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions and respiratory ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cupressus chengiana var. chengiana
Cupressus chengiana var. kansouensis Silba
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cupressus chengiana has small, yellow-green flowers, small, round, brown seeds, and small, green seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cupressus chengiana is a coniferous evergreen tree that grows in USDA Hardiness Zones 6-9. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall or spring. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of new growth and placed in moist soil or a rooting medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright area until they have rooted.
Where to Find Cupressus chengiana
Cupressus chengiana can be found in the Himalayan region, in the countries of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Cupressus chengiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cupressus chengiana?
Cupressus chengiana
What is the common name of Cupressus chengiana?
Cheng's Cypress
What is the family of Cupressus chengiana?
Cupressaceae
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,