🌿Native Nature

Mediterranean cypress

Cupressus sempervirens

Taxonomy

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

About

Cupressus sempervirens, the Mediterranean cypress (also known as Italian cypress, Tuscan cypress, Persian cypress, or pencil pine), is a species of cypress native to the eastern Mediterranean region, in northeast Libya, southern Albania, southern coastal Croatia (Dalmatia), southern Montenegro, southern Greece, southern Turkey, Cyprus, northern Egypt, western Syria, Lebanon, Malta, Italy, Israel, western Jordan, and also a disjunct population in Iran.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mediterranean cypress?
The scientific name of Mediterranean cypress is Cupressus sempervirens.
What kingdom does Mediterranean cypress belong to?
Mediterranean cypress belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Mediterranean cypress belong to?
Mediterranean cypress belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Mediterranean cypress belong to?
Mediterranean cypress belongs to the class Pinopsida.
What order does Mediterranean cypress belong to?
Mediterranean cypress belongs to the order Pinales.
What family does Mediterranean cypress belong to?
Mediterranean cypress belongs to the family Cupressaceae.
What genus does Mediterranean cypress belong to?
Mediterranean cypress belongs to the genus Cupressus.