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arborvitaes

Thuja

Taxonomy

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

About

Thuja (/ˈθjuːdʒə/ THEW-jə) is a genus of coniferous trees in the Cupressaceae (cypress family). There are five species in the genus, two native to North America and three native to eastern Asia. The genus is monophyletic and sister to Thujopsis. Members are commonly known as arborvitaes, (from Latin for tree of life) thujas or cedars.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of arborvitaes?
The scientific name of arborvitaes is Thuja.
What kingdom does arborvitaes belong to?
arborvitaes belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does arborvitaes belong to?
arborvitaes belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does arborvitaes belong to?
arborvitaes belongs to the class Pinopsida.
What order does arborvitaes belong to?
arborvitaes belongs to the order Pinales.
What family does arborvitaes belong to?
arborvitaes belongs to the family Cupressaceae.