Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tamanus
ID:
23547

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 35: 51 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022876



Common Names

  • Libanothamnus tamanus
  • Taman's Libanothamnus
  • Libanothamnus


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Synonyms

  • Espeletia tamana Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Libanothamnus tamanus (also called Tama cypress, among many other common names) is a coniferous tree of the family Cupressaceae. It has a pyramidal shape with a dense crown of evergreen foliage. It is native to Japan and is commonly found in forests, parks, and other wooded areas.

Uses & Benefits

Libanothamnus tamanus is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Libanothamnus tamanus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Libanothamnus tamanus is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. Division of clumps can also be done in the spring.

Where to Find Libanothamnus tamanus

Libanothamnus tamanus is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Libanothamnus tamanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Libanothamnus tamanus?

Libanothamnus tamanus

What is the family of Libanothamnus tamanus?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Libanothamnus tamanus?

Turkey

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-12211: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.