Cedro da Madeira vs Formosan Juniper

Juniperus cedrus compared with Juniperus formosana

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Cedro da Madeira Formosan 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 cedrus Juniperus formosana

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Cedro da Madeira

EN — Endangered

Formosan Juniper

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Cedro da Madeira Formosan Juniper
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cedro da Madeira

Habitat

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

Formosan Juniper

Habitat

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.

Formosan Juniper

No description available.

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