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cipreste

Chamaecyparis pisifera

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (8 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class
Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order
Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family
Cupressaceae
Genus
Chamaecyparis
Species
Chamaecyparis pisifera (cipreste)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Sawara
Portuguese cipreste

Similar Species in Chamaecyparis

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camaecipáris-do-oregon
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana
Not Evaluated
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cipreste-branco
Chamaecyparis thyoides
Least Concern
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cipreste-de-hinochi
Chamaecyparis obtusa
Not Evaluated
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Formosan Cypress
Chamaecyparis formosensis
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cipreste?
The scientific name of cipreste is Chamaecyparis pisifera. It belongs to the genus Chamaecyparis.
Where does cipreste live?
cipreste is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (8 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Denmark, France, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does cipreste belong to?
cipreste (Chamaecyparis pisifera) belongs to the genus Chamaecyparis, which is part of the taxonomic family Cupressaceae.
What kingdom does cipreste belong to?
cipreste (Chamaecyparis pisifera) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of cipreste?
The closest relatives of cipreste in the genus Chamaecyparis include camaecipáris-do-oregon, cipreste-branco, cipreste-de-hinochi, Formosan Cypress.

Native Range — 11 Countries

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Genus Chamaecyparis — 5 Species

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camaecipáris-do-oregon
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana
NE
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cipreste
Chamaecyparis pisifera
NE
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cipreste-branco
Chamaecyparis thyoides
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cipreste-de-hinochi
Chamaecyparis obtusa
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Formosan Cypress
Chamaecyparis formosensis
EN
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