Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cupressales
Species:
montana
ID:
913640

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wiggins) Bartel & R.A.Price

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 91: 182. (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912975



Common Names

  • Hesperocyparis montana
  • Mountain Cypress
  • Mountain Cypress


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Description

Hesperocyparis montana (also called Monterey Cypress, among many other common names) is a plant species in the family Cupressaceae. It is an evergreen tree with a conical crown and a trunk up to 25 m tall. It is found in the temperate regions of California and Mexico. It is found in coastal areas, such as cliffs, rocky outcrops, and sandy beaches.

Uses & Benefits

Hesperocyparis montana 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 montana 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Hesperocyparis montana 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 montana

Hesperocyparis montana is native to California and can be found in the chaparral and coastal sage scrub communities of the state.

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

Ira Loren Wiggins (1899-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiggins' in the authors string.
Jim A. Bartel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bartel' in the authors string.