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Sawara (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 (植物)
Phylum
Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class
Pinopsida (マツ綱)
Order
Pinales (マツ目)
Family
Cupressaceae
Genus
Chamaecyparis
Species
Chamaecyparis pisifera (Sawara)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Sawara
Portuguese cipreste

Similar Species in Chamaecyparis

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Hinoki
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?
The scientific name of Sawara is Chamaecyparis pisifera. It belongs to the genus Chamaecyparis.
Where does Sawara live?
Sawara 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 belong to?
Sawara (Chamaecyparis pisifera) belongs to the genus Chamaecyparis, which is part of the taxonomic family Cupressaceae.
What kingdom does Sawara belong to?
Sawara (Chamaecyparis pisifera) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Sawara?
The closest relatives of Sawara in the genus Chamaecyparis include Hinoki, 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
Chamaecyparis obtusa
NE
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Sawara
Chamaecyparis pisifera
NE
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Formosan Cypress
Chamaecyparis formosensis
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Lawson's Cypress
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana
NE 🐾
Atlantic White Cedar
Chamaecyparis thyoides
LC
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