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Sawara Cypress

Chamaecyparis pisifera

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (8 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (tumbuhan)
Phylum
Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class
Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order
Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family
Cupressaceae
Genus
Chamaecyparis
Species
Chamaecyparis pisifera (Sawara Cypress)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Sawara
Portuguese cipreste

Similar Species in Chamaecyparis

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Hinoki false cypress
Chamaecyparis obtusa
Not Evaluated
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Formosan Cypress
Chamaecyparis formosensis
Endangered
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Lawson's Cypress
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana
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 Sawara Cypress?
The scientific name of Sawara Cypress is Chamaecyparis pisifera. It belongs to the genus Chamaecyparis.
Where does Sawara Cypress live?
Sawara Cypress is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (8 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Denmark, France, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does Sawara Cypress belong to?
Sawara Cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera) belongs to the genus Chamaecyparis, which is part of the taxonomic family Cupressaceae.
What kingdom does Sawara Cypress belong to?
Sawara Cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan).
What are the closest relatives of Sawara Cypress?
The closest relatives of Sawara Cypress in the genus Chamaecyparis include Hinoki false cypress, Formosan Cypress, Lawson's Cypress, Atlantic White Cedar.

Native Range — 11 Countries

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Genus Chamaecyparis — 5 Species

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Hinoki false cypress
Chamaecyparis obtusa
NE 🐾
Formosan Cypress
Chamaecyparis formosensis
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Lawson's Cypress
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana
NE
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Sawara Cypress
Chamaecyparis pisifera
NE
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Atlantic White Cedar
Chamaecyparis thyoides
LC
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