Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cupressales
Genus:
Species:
sutchuenensis
ID:
408555

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 13: 262. (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407887

Common Names

  • Thuja sutchuenensis
  • Sutchuen Arborvitae
  • Sutchuen White Cedar

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Description

Thuja sutchuenensis (also called Sutchuen Thuja, Sutchuen White Cedar, and White Cedar, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree native to China. It has a pyramidal shape with dense, bright green foliage. It is typically found in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade, and is often used as a hedge or ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Thuja sutchuenensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its foliage and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thuja sutchuenensis is a small, yellow-green, unisexual flower. The seed is a small, brown, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and needle-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thuja sutchuenensis is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers a warm, humid environment with partial shade.

Where to Find Thuja sutchuenensis

Thuja sutchuenensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.

Thuja sutchuenensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thuja sutchuenensis?

Thuja sutchuenensis

What is the common name of Thuja sutchuenensis?

Sutchuen arborvitae

What is the growth habit of Thuja sutchuenensis?

It is an evergreen coniferous tree with a pyramidal shape

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

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Thuja sutchuenensis Franch.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification