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Cedar of Goa

Cupressus lusitanica

Least Concern

About

The Cedar of Goa (Cupressus lusitanica) is a species in the genus Cupressus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, deserts and xeric shrublands, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Neo

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, deserts and xeric shrublands, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (Ireland, Portugal, Spain), North America (Costa Rica, Jamaica), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (식물)

Phylum

Coniferophyta (Conifers)

Species

Cupressus lusitanica (Cedar of Goa)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cedro

Portuguese cedro-de-goa

Similar Species in Cupressus

Cupressus cashmeriana

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cedar of Goa?

The scientific name of Cedar of Goa is Cupressus lusitanica. It belongs to the genus Cupressus.

What is the conservation status of Cedar of Goa?

Cedar of Goa (Cupressus lusitanica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cedar of Goa live?

Cedar of Goa is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (Ireland, Portugal, Spain), North America (Costa Rica, Jamaica), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Angola, Armenia, Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Georgia, India, Ireland, Jamaica.

What family does Cedar of Goa belong to?

Cedar of Goa (Cupressus lusitanica) belongs to the genus Cupressus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cupressaceae.

Is Cedar of Goa endangered?

No, Cedar of Goa (Cupressus lusitanica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Cedar of Goa belong to?

Cedar of Goa (Cupressus lusitanica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).

What are the closest relatives of Cedar of Goa?

The closest relatives of Cedar of Goa in the genus Cupressus include Baker Cypress, arizona-cypress, bhutan-cypress, Bhutan Cypress, Chinese Weeping Cypress.