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Byakushin (Chinese juniper)

Juniperus chinensis

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The Chinese Juniper (Juniperus chinensis) is a species in the genus Juniperus. Native to Armenia, Australia, Brazil, Croatia, and Denmark.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).

🇦🇲 Armenia 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇮🇳 India 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇭🇺 Hungary

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Coniferophyta (Conifers)

Species

Juniperus chinensis (Byakushin)

Names in Other Languages

Korean Kong Nam Tsong

Japanese Byakushin

Chinese Yuan Bai

Portuguese cipreste-grisalho

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Byakushin?

The scientific name of Byakushin is Juniperus chinensis. It belongs to the genus Juniperus.

Where does Byakushin live?

Byakushin is found in Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Armenia, Australia, Brazil, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, India, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Byakushin belong to?

Byakushin (Juniperus chinensis) belongs to the genus Juniperus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cupressaceae.

What kingdom does Byakushin belong to?

Byakushin (Juniperus chinensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Byakushin?

The closest relatives of Byakushin in the genus Juniperus include Hai-byakushin, Hainezu, Miyamenezu, jalisco juniper, Arizona Juniper.