🌿Native Nature

koyamaki

Sciadopitys verticillata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Pinopsida ›Order: Pinales ›Family: Sciadopityaceae ›Genus: Sciadopitys

About

Sciadopitys verticillata, koyamaki, or Japanese umbrella-pine, is a unique conifer endemic to Japan. It is the sole member of the family Sciadopityaceae and genus Sciadopitys, a living fossil with no close relatives, and known in the fossil record for about 230 million years.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of koyamaki?
The scientific name of koyamaki is Sciadopitys verticillata.
What is the conservation status of koyamaki?
The koyamaki has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What kingdom does koyamaki belong to?
koyamaki belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does koyamaki belong to?
koyamaki belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does koyamaki belong to?
koyamaki belongs to the class Pinopsida.
What order does koyamaki belong to?
koyamaki belongs to the order Pinales.
What family does koyamaki belong to?
koyamaki belongs to the family Sciadopityaceae.
What genus does koyamaki belong to?
koyamaki belongs to the genus Sciadopitys.