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Oriental arborvitae

Platycladus orientalis

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 10 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (16 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Coniferophyta (Conifers)

Class

Pinopsida (Conifers)

Order

Pinales (Pines & Allies)

Species

Platycladus orientalis (Oriental arborvitae)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Bai Zi Ren

French Thuya d'Orient

German Morgenländischer Lebensbaum

Portuguese cedro

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Oriental arborvitae?

The scientific name of Oriental arborvitae is Platycladus orientalis. It belongs to the genus Platycladus.

What is the conservation status of Oriental arborvitae?

Oriental arborvitae (Platycladus orientalis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Oriental arborvitae live?

Oriental arborvitae is found in Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (16 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Armenia, Belgium, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany.

What family does Oriental arborvitae belong to?

Oriental arborvitae (Platycladus orientalis) belongs to the genus Platycladus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cupressaceae.

What kingdom does Oriental arborvitae belong to?

Oriental arborvitae (Platycladus orientalis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).