Alligator Juniper vs Cedro da Madeira

Juniperus deppeana compared with Juniperus cedrus

Key Differences

• Alligator Juniper is Least Concern while Cedro da Madeira is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alligator Juniper	Cedro da Madeira
Kingdom same	Plantae (plantas)	Plantae (plantas)
Phylum same	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class same	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order same	Pinales (Pines & Allies)	Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family same	Cupressaceae	Cupressaceae
Genus same	Juniperus	Juniperus
Species	Juniperus deppeana	Juniperus cedrus

Evolutionary Relationship

Alligator Juniper and Cedro da Madeira share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Juniperus.

Conservation Status

Alligator Juniper

LC — Least Concern

Cedro da Madeira

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alligator Juniper	Cedro da Madeira
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alligator Juniper

Habitat

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

Range

Found in India.

Cedro da Madeira

Habitat

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

Alligator Juniper

The Alligator Juniper (Juniperus deppeana) is a species in the genus Juniperus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Cedro da Madeira

The Canary Islands Juniper (Juniperus cedrus) is a species in the genus Juniperus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.