Hesperocyparis lusitanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cupressales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lusitanica
ID:
913637
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mill.) Bartel
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 91: 181. (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912972
Common Names
- Hesperocyparis lusitanica
- Portuguese Cypress
- Portuguese Cypress
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hesperocyparis lusitanica (also called Portuguese Cypress, among many other common names) is a species of coniferous tree in the Cupressaceae family. It is native to Portugal and is found in dry forests. It has an evergreen coniferous habit and grows up to 10m tall with scale-like leaves and yellow-green cones.
Uses & Benefits
Hesperocyparis lusitanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as an herbal remedy for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hesperocyparis lusitanica has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hesperocyparis lusitanica is a coniferous tree that is native to the southwestern United States. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Hesperocyparis lusitanica
Hesperocyparis lusitanica is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Portugal, Spain, and Morocco.
Species in the Hesperocyparis genus
Hesperocyparis abramsiana, Hesperocyparis arizonica, Hesperocyparis bakeri, Hesperocyparis benthamii, Hesperocyparis forbesii, Hesperocyparis glabra, Hesperocyparis goveniana, Hesperocyparis guadalupensis, Hesperocyparis lusitanica, Hesperocyparis macnabiana, Hesperocyparis macrocarpa, Hesperocyparis montana, Hesperocyparis nevadensis, Hesperocyparis pigmaea, Hesperocyparis revealiana, Hesperocyparis sargentii, Hesperocyparis stephensonii,
Species in the Cupressaceae family
Athrotaxis cupressoides, Athrotaxis laxifolia, Athrotaxis selaginoides, Austrocedrus chilensis, Callitris acuminata, Callitris baileyi, Callitris canescens, Callitris columellaris, Callitris drummondii, Callitris endlicheri, Callitris macleayana, Callitris monticola, Callitris muelleri, Callitris neocaledonica, Callitris oblonga, Callitris preissii, Callitris rhomboidea, Callitris roei, Callitris sulcata, Callitris verrucosa, Callitris arenaria, Callitris pyramidalis, Callitris pancheri, Callitropsis nootkatensis, Calocedrus rupestris, Calocedrus decurrens, Calocedrus formosana, Calocedrus macrolepis, Chamaecyparis formosensis, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana, Chamaecyparis obtusa, Chamaecyparis pisifera, Chamaecyparis thyoides, Chamaecyparis hodginsii, Chamaecyparis flifera, Cryptomeria japonica, Cunninghamia konishii, Cunninghamia lanceolata, Cupressus atlantica, Cupressus austrotibetica, Cupressus cashmeriana, Cupressus chengiana, Cupressus corneyana, Cupressus duclouxiana, Cupressus dupreziana, Cupressus funebris, Cupressus gigantea, Cupressus guadalupensis, Cupressus pendula, Cupressus sargentii,
References
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.
Jim A. Bartel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bartel' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Hesperocyparis lusitanica (Mill.) Bartel: Placement according to April 2023 Classification