Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cupressales
Species:
pigmaea
ID:
913642

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lemmon) Bartel

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 91: 182. (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912977



Common Names

  • Hesperocyparis pigmaea
  • Dwarf Cypress
  • Dwarf Cypress


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Description

Hesperocyparis pigmaea (also called Dwarf Cypress, among many other common names) is a plant species in the family Cupressaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with a conical crown and a trunk up to 1 m tall. It is found in the temperate regions of California and Nevada. It is found in open areas, such as grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hesperocyparis pigmaea 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 pigmaea 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 pigmaea 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 pigmaea

Hesperocyparis pigmaea 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

John Gill Lemmon (1832-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lemmon' in the authors string.
Jim A. Bartel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bartel' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Hesperocyparis pygmaea (Lemmon) Bartel: Placement according to April 2023 Classification