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Prickly Juniper

Juniperus oxycedrus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in India.

🇮🇳 India

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (tumbuhan)
Phylum
Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class
Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order
Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family
Cupressaceae
Genus
Juniperus
Species
Juniperus oxycedrus (Prickly Juniper)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Enebro de Bajas Rochas
French Genévrier cade
German Kade

Similar Species in Juniperus

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Azores Juniper
Juniperus brevifolia
Vulnerable
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Black Juniper
Juniperus indica
Least Concern
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comitan juniper
Juniperus comitana
Endangered
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Common Juniper
Juniperus communis
Vulnerable
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jalisco juniper
Juniperus jaliscana
Endangered
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Arizona Juniper
Juniperus arizonica
Least Concern
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Tibetan Juniper
Juniperus tibetica
Vulnerable
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American Savin
Juniperus horizontalis
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Prickly Juniper?
The scientific name of Prickly Juniper is Juniperus oxycedrus. It belongs to the genus Juniperus.
What is the conservation status of Prickly Juniper?
Prickly Juniper (Juniperus oxycedrus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Prickly Juniper live?
Prickly Juniper is found in Found in India.. Countries include India.
What family does Prickly Juniper belong to?
Prickly Juniper (Juniperus oxycedrus) belongs to the genus Juniperus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cupressaceae.
Is Prickly Juniper endangered?
No, Prickly Juniper (Juniperus oxycedrus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Prickly Juniper belong to?
Prickly Juniper (Juniperus oxycedrus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan).
What are the closest relatives of Prickly Juniper?
The closest relatives of Prickly Juniper in the genus Juniperus include Azores Juniper, Black Juniper, comitan juniper, Common Juniper, jalisco juniper.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Juniperus — 20 Species

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Azores Juniper
Juniperus brevifolia
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Black Juniper
Juniperus indica
LC 🐾
comitan juniper
Juniperus comitana
EN 🐾
Common Juniper
Juniperus communis
VU 🐾
jalisco juniper
Juniperus jaliscana
EN 🐾
Arizona Juniper
Juniperus arizonica
LC 🐾
Tibetan Juniper
Juniperus tibetica
VU 🐾
Durango juniper
Juniperus durangensis
LC 🐾
Pencil Cedar
Juniperus semiglobosa
LC 🐾
Pinchot Juniper
Juniperus pinchotii
LC 🐾
Syrian Juniper
Juniperus drupacea
LC 🐾
Ping's Juniper
Juniperus pingii
NT 🐾
Stinking Juniper
Juniperus foetidissima
LC 🐾
Incense Juniper
Juniperus thurifera
LC 🐾
Canary Islands Juniper
Juniperus cedrus
EN 🐾
Phoenician Juniper
Juniperus phoenicea
LC 🐾
Red-cedar
Juniperus scopulorum
NE 🐾
Komarov's juniper
Juniperus komarovii
LC
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Prickly Juniper
Juniperus oxycedrus
LC
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American Savin
Juniperus horizontalis
NE
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