Status:
valid
Authors:
Franco
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Portugaliae Acta Biol., Sér. B, Sist. 9: 190. (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630650
Common Names
- Cupressus fallax
- Fallax Cypress
- Chinese Cypress
Description
Cupressus fallax (also called Fallax cypress, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree native to the Mediterranean region, growing in dry, rocky areas. It has a pyramidal shape, with a dense, conical crown and horizontal branches. It grows in a variety of habitats, from rocky hillsides to sheltered valleys.
Uses & Benefits
Cupressus fallax is an evergreen tree that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to create hedges and borders. The plant is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to attract birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cupressus fallax has small, yellow-green flowers that are followed by small, round, brown cones. The seeds are small, dark brown and winged. The seedlings are slender and upright with a pyramidal shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cupressus fallax is a fast-growing evergreen conifer that can reach a height of up to 40 feet. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, cuttings, or layering.
Where to Find Cupressus fallax
Cupressus fallax is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Cupressus fallax FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cupressus fallax?
Cupressus fallax
What is the common name of Cupressus fallax?
Fallax Cypress
What is the natural habitat of Cupressus fallax?
Dry, rocky hillsides in California
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,