Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cupressales
Species:
orientalis
ID:
397442

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Franco

Source:
wcs

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Portugaliae Act. Biol., Sér. B, Sist. Julio Henriques: 33. (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396774

Common Names

  • Platycladus orientalis
  • Oriental Arborvitae
  • Orientalis Platycladus

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Synonyms

  • Cupressus thuya O.Targ.Tozz. [unknown]
  • Platycladus orientalis pendula Q.Q.Liu & H.Y.Ye [invalid]
  • Thuja falcata Veitch [unknown]

Description

Platycladus orientalis (also called Oriental Arborvitae, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the family Cupressaceae. It is native to China, and is found in lowland and montane forests. It is a medium-sized to large tree, growing up to 25 meters tall and with a trunk diameter of up to 1 meter.

Uses & Benefits

Platycladus orientalis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as a timber tree for construction and furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Platycladus orientalis are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platycladus orientalis is an evergreen shrub that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings can be taken in summer.

Where to Find Platycladus orientalis

Platycladus orientalis can be found in China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.

Platycladus orientalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platycladus orientalis?

Platycladus orientalis

What is the common name of Platycladus orientalis?

Oriental Arborvitae

Where is Platycladus orientalis found?

It is found in South America

Species in the Platycladus 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,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
João Manuel Antonio do Amaral Franco (1921-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franco' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Platycladus orientalis (L.) Franco: Placement according to April 2023 Classification