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Canary Islands juniper

Juniperus cedrus

Taxonomy

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

About

Juniperus cedrus (Canary Islands juniper) is a species of juniper, native to the western Canary Islands (Tenerife, La Palma, Gran Canaria, Gomera) and Madeira (J. cedrus Webb & Berthel. subsp. maderensis (Menezes) Rivas Mart et al.), where it occurs at altitudes of 500–2400 m. It is closely related to Juniperus oxycedrus (Prickly Juniper) of the Mediterranean region and Juniperus brevifolia (Azores Juniper) of the Azores.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Canary Islands juniper?
The scientific name of Canary Islands juniper is Juniperus cedrus.
What is the conservation status of Canary Islands juniper?
The Canary Islands juniper has a conservation status of Endangered.
What kingdom does Canary Islands juniper belong to?
Canary Islands juniper belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Canary Islands juniper belong to?
Canary Islands juniper belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Canary Islands juniper belong to?
Canary Islands juniper belongs to the class Pinopsida.
What order does Canary Islands juniper belong to?
Canary Islands juniper belongs to the order Pinales.
What family does Canary Islands juniper belong to?
Canary Islands juniper belongs to the family Cupressaceae.
What genus does Canary Islands juniper belong to?
Canary Islands juniper belongs to the genus Juniperus.