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Chinese arborvitae

Platycladus orientalis

Taxonomy

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

About

Platycladus is a distinct genus of evergreen coniferous tree in the cypress family Cupressaceae, containing only one species, Platycladus orientalis, also known as Chinese thuja, Oriental arborvitae, Chinese arborvitae, biota or oriental thuja. It is native to northwestern China, Korea, and the Russian Far East (Amur + Khabarovsk). It is also now naturalised as an introduced species elsewhere in Asia: eastward to Japan; southward to northern India; and westward to northern Iran.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chinese arborvitae?
The scientific name of Chinese arborvitae is Platycladus orientalis.
What kingdom does Chinese arborvitae belong to?
Chinese arborvitae belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Chinese arborvitae belong to?
Chinese arborvitae belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Chinese arborvitae belong to?
Chinese arborvitae belongs to the class Pinopsida.
What order does Chinese arborvitae belong to?
Chinese arborvitae belongs to the order Pinales.
What family does Chinese arborvitae belong to?
Chinese arborvitae belongs to the family Cupressaceae.
What genus does Chinese arborvitae belong to?
Chinese arborvitae belongs to the genus Platycladus.