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african-juniper

Juniperus procera

Least Concern

About

The African-juniper (Juniperus procera) is a species in the genus Juniperus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Brazil, India, Seychelles, and Taiwan.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇮🇳 India 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Coniferophyta (Conifers)

Class

Pinopsida (Conifers)

Order

Pinales (Pines & Allies)

Species

Juniperus procera (african-juniper)

Names in Other Languages

Arabic Arar

Similar Species in Juniperus

Juniperus horizontalis

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of african-juniper?

The scientific name of african-juniper is Juniperus procera. It belongs to the genus Juniperus.

What is the conservation status of african-juniper?

african-juniper (Juniperus procera) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does african-juniper live?

african-juniper is found in Distributed across Brazil, India, Seychelles, and Taiwan.. Countries include Brazil, India, Seychelles, Taiwan.

What family does african-juniper belong to?

african-juniper (Juniperus procera) belongs to the genus Juniperus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cupressaceae.

Is african-juniper endangered?

No, african-juniper (Juniperus procera) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does african-juniper belong to?

african-juniper (Juniperus procera) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of african-juniper?

The closest relatives of african-juniper in the genus Juniperus include Alligator Juniper, American Savin, Arizona Juniper, Ashe Juniper, Azores Juniper.