🌿Native Nature

alligator juniper

Juniperus deppeana

Taxonomy

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

About

Juniperus deppeana (alligator juniper or checkerbark juniper; Native American names include táscate and tláscal) is a small to medium-sized tree reaching 10–15 m (rarely to 25 m) tall. It is native to central and northern Mexico (from Oaxaca northward) and the southwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, western Texas). It grows at moderate altitudes of 750–2,700 meters (2,460–8,860 ft) on dry soils.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of alligator juniper?
The scientific name of alligator juniper is Juniperus deppeana.
What kingdom does alligator juniper belong to?
alligator juniper belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does alligator juniper belong to?
alligator juniper belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does alligator juniper belong to?
alligator juniper belongs to the class Pinopsida.
What order does alligator juniper belong to?
alligator juniper belongs to the order Pinales.
What family does alligator juniper belong to?
alligator juniper belongs to the family Cupressaceae.
What genus does alligator juniper belong to?
alligator juniper belongs to the genus Juniperus.