Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cupressales
Genus:
Species:
cryptomerioides
ID:
409268

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 37: 330. (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408600



Common Names

  • Taiwania Cryptomerioides
  • Taiwania
  • Cryptomerioides Taiwania


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Description

Taiwania cryptomerioides (also called 'Taiwan Cedar' or 'Taiwan Cypress', among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen coniferous tree native to Taiwan and East Asia. It grows in wetland habitats, such as swamps, marshes, and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Taiwania cryptomerioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taiwania cryptomerioides has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in dense clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and winged. The seedlings are slender with a single, straight stem and alternate, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taiwania cryptomerioides is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 30 m (98 ft). It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the fall or early spring. Cuttings can also be taken from young branches in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Taiwania cryptomerioides

Taiwania cryptomerioides is native to East Asia and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks. It can also be found in parts of India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Taiwania cryptomerioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taiwania cryptomerioides?

Taiwania cryptomerioides

What is the common name of Taiwania cryptomerioides?

Taiwan Cypress

What is the natural habitat of Taiwania cryptomerioides?

Forests and mountain slopes

Species in the Taiwania genus

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

Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Taiwania cryptomerioides Hayata: Placement according to April 2023 Classification