Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Buchholz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. II, 21: 283. (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358615
Common Names
- Chevalier's Cedar
- Chevalier's Incense Cedar
- Giant Arborvitae
Description
Libocedrus chevalieri (also called Chevalier's Incense Cedar, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has dark green needles and small, yellow-brown cones. It grows in sunny, dry habitats such as rocky hillsides and open fields.
Uses & Benefits
Libocedrus chevalieri is an evergreen conifer that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating respiratory and digestive ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Libocedrus chevalieri has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in the spring. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are small and conical in shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Libocedrus chevalieri can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy stems and placed in a moist, sandy soil. Both methods should be done in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Libocedrus chevalieri
Libocedrus chevalieri is native to the mountains of the Caribbean.
Libocedrus chevalieri FAQ
What are the common names of Libocedrus chevalieri?
Common names of Libocedrus chevalieri include Chevalier's Cedar and Chevalier's Libocedrus.
What is the distribution of Libocedrus chevalieri?
Libocedrus chevalieri is native to New Caledonia.
What type of habitat does Libocedrus chevalieri prefer?
Libocedrus chevalieri prefers moist, shady habitats.
Species in the Libocedrus genus
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,