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araucária-do-japão

Cryptomeria japonica

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits montane grasslands and shrublands and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (8 countries), Europe (11 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Sugi
Spanish criptoméria
Portuguese araucária-do-japão

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of araucária-do-japão?
The scientific name of araucária-do-japão is Cryptomeria japonica. It belongs to the genus Cryptomeria.
Where does araucária-do-japão live?
araucária-do-japão is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (8 countries), Europe (11 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Afghanistan, Armenia, Australia, Belgium, Bhutan, Brazil, Colombia, Croatia, Denmark, France.
What family does araucária-do-japão belong to?
araucária-do-japão (Cryptomeria japonica) belongs to the genus Cryptomeria, which is part of the taxonomic family Cupressaceae.
What kingdom does araucária-do-japão belong to?
araucária-do-japão (Cryptomeria japonica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

Native Range — 26 Countries

Genus Cryptomeria — 1 Species

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araucária-do-japão
Cryptomeria japonica
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