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Feuerscheinzypresse

Chamaecyparis obtusa

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Hinoki
German Feuerscheinzypresse
Portuguese cipreste-de-hinochi

Similar Species in Chamaecyparis

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Lawson-Scheinzypresse
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana
Not Evaluated
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Formosan Cypress
Chamaecyparis formosensis
Endangered
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Sawara Cypress
Chamaecyparis pisifera
Not Evaluated
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Atlantic White Cedar
Chamaecyparis thyoides
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Feuerscheinzypresse?
The scientific name of Feuerscheinzypresse is Chamaecyparis obtusa. It belongs to the genus Chamaecyparis.
Where does Feuerscheinzypresse live?
Feuerscheinzypresse is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Feuerscheinzypresse belong to?
Feuerscheinzypresse (Chamaecyparis obtusa) belongs to the genus Chamaecyparis, which is part of the taxonomic family Cupressaceae.
What kingdom does Feuerscheinzypresse belong to?
Feuerscheinzypresse (Chamaecyparis obtusa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Feuerscheinzypresse?
The closest relatives of Feuerscheinzypresse in the genus Chamaecyparis include Lawson-Scheinzypresse, Formosan Cypress, Sawara Cypress, Atlantic White Cedar.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Chamaecyparis — 5 Species

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Feuerscheinzypresse
Chamaecyparis obtusa
NE
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Lawson-Scheinzypresse
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana
NE 🐾
Formosan Cypress
Chamaecyparis formosensis
EN 🐾
Sawara Cypress
Chamaecyparis pisifera
NE 🐾
Atlantic White Cedar
Chamaecyparis thyoides
LC
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