Alligator Juniper vs Flaky Juniper

Juniperus deppeana compared with Juniperus squamata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alligator Juniper	Flaky Juniper
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 squamata

Evolutionary Relationship

Alligator Juniper and Flaky Juniper share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Juniperus.

Conservation Status

Alligator Juniper

LC — Least Concern

Flaky Juniper

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alligator Juniper	Flaky Juniper
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.

Flaky Juniper

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.

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.