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Bai Zi Ren (Oriental arborvitae)

Platycladus orientalis

Near Threatened
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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.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

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 Bai Zi Ren?
The scientific name of Bai Zi Ren is Platycladus orientalis. It belongs to the genus Platycladus.
What is the conservation status of Bai Zi Ren?
Bai Zi Ren (Platycladus orientalis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Bai Zi Ren live?
Bai Zi Ren 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 Bai Zi Ren belong to?
Bai Zi Ren (Platycladus orientalis) belongs to the genus Platycladus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cupressaceae.
What kingdom does Bai Zi Ren belong to?
Bai Zi Ren (Platycladus orientalis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

Native Range — 23 Countries

Genus Platycladus — 1 Species

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Bai Zi Ren
Platycladus orientalis
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