Hesperocyparis macnabiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cupressales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macnabiana
ID:
913638
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Murray bis) Bartel
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 91: 182. (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912973
Common Names
- Hesperocyparis macnabiana
- MacNab's Cypress
- MacNabs Cypress
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hesperocyparis macnabiana (also called MacNab Cypress, among many other common names) is a species of coniferous tree in the Cupressaceae family. It is native to California 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 macnabiana 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 macnabiana 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 macnabiana is an evergreen conifer native to North America. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers a cool, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be well-draining and slightly acidic. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Hesperocyparis macnabiana
Hesperocyparis macnabiana is native to California and can be found in the chaparral and coastal sage scrub communities of the state.
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
Jim A. Bartel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bartel' in the authors string.
Andrew Dickson Murray (1812-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Murray bis' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Hesperocyparis macnabiana (A.Murray bis) Bartel: Placement according to April 2023 Classification