Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cupressales
Genus:
Species:
communis
ID:
356200

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. 1040. (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000355532

Common Names

  • Common Juniper
  • Common Juniperberry
  • Juniper

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Synonyms

  • Juniperus uralensis Beissn. [valid]
  • Juniperus withmanniana Carrière [valid]
  • Juniperus reflexa Gordon [valid]
  • Juniperus saxatilis Lindl. & Gordon [valid]
  • Juniperus dealbata Loudon [valid]
  • Juniperus cracovia K.Koch [valid]
  • Juniperus fastigiata Knight [valid]
  • Juniperus microphylla Antoine [valid]
  • Juniperus hibernica Lodd. ex. Loudon [valid]
  • Juniperus hispanica Booth ex. Endl. [valid]
  • Juniperus kanitzii Csató [valid]
  • Sabina dealbata (Loudon) Antoine [valid]
  • Juniperus communis vulgaris Aiton [unknown]

Description

Juniperus communis (also called Common Juniper, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Europe. It has small, needle-like leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in rocky outcrops and on hillsides in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Juniperus communis is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of food.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Juniperus communis var. depressa Pursh
Juniperus communis var. megistocarpa Fernald & H.St.John
Juniperus communis var. hemisphaerica (C.Presl) Parl.
Juniperus communis var. nipponica (Maxim.) E.H.Wilson
Juniperus communis var. saxatilis Pall.
Juniperus communis var. communis
Juniperus communis var. kelleyi R.P.Adams
Juniperus communis var. charlottensis R.P.Adams
Juniperus communis sub. nipponica (Maxim.) Silba
Juniperus communis var. kamchatkensis R.P.Adams

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Juniperus communis has small, greenish-yellow flowers, and its seed is a small, dark brown nut with a white coating. The seedlings are small, with round, bright green needles.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Juniperus communis is a medium-sized evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or layering in spring or summer.

Where to Find Juniperus communis

Juniperus communis is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and on mountain slopes.

Juniperus communis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Juniperus communis?

Juniperus communis

What is the common name of Juniperus communis?

Common Juniper

What is the natural habitat of Juniperus communis?

Mountainous regions

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Juniperus communis L.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification