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Chinese juniper

Juniperus chinensis

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About

The Chinese Juniper (Juniperus chinensis) is a species in the genus Juniperus. Native to Armenia, Australia, Brazil, Croatia, and Denmark.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).

🇦🇲 Armenia 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇳 India 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Coniferophyta (Conifers)

Class

Pinopsida (Conifers)

Order

Pinales (Pines & Allies)

Species

Juniperus chinensis (Chinese juniper)

Names in Other Languages

Korean Kong Nam Tsong

Japanese Byakushin

Chinese Yuan Bai

Portuguese cipreste-grisalho

Similar Species in Juniperus

Juniperus horizontalis

Critically Endangered

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Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chinese juniper?

The scientific name of Chinese juniper is Juniperus chinensis. It belongs to the genus Juniperus.

Where does Chinese juniper live?

Chinese juniper is found in Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Armenia, Australia, Brazil, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, India, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Chinese juniper belong to?

Chinese juniper (Juniperus chinensis) belongs to the genus Juniperus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cupressaceae.

What kingdom does Chinese juniper belong to?

Chinese juniper (Juniperus chinensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Chinese juniper?

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