🌿Native Nature

African juniper

Juniperus procera

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Pinopsida ›Order: Pinales ›Family: Cupressaceae ›Genus: Juniperus

About

Juniperus procera (known by the common English names African juniper, African pencil-cedar, East African juniper, East African-cedar, and Kenya-cedar) is a coniferous tree native to mountainous areas in Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. It is a characteristic tree of the Afromontane flora.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African juniper?
The scientific name of African juniper is Juniperus procera.
What is the conservation status of African juniper?
The African juniper has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does African juniper belong to?
African juniper belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does African juniper belong to?
African juniper belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does African juniper belong to?
African juniper belongs to the class Pinopsida.
What order does African juniper belong to?
African juniper belongs to the order Pinales.
What family does African juniper belong to?
African juniper belongs to the family Cupressaceae.
What genus does African juniper belong to?
African juniper belongs to the genus Juniperus.