7,756 observationsLeast Concern
Mexican cypress
Hesperocyparis lusitanica
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Pinopsida ›Order: Pinales ›Family: Cupressaceae ›Genus: Hesperocyparis
About
Cupressus lusitanica, the Mexican cedar or cedar-of-Goa, is a species of cypress native to Mexico and Central America (Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras). It has also been introduced to Belize, Costa Rica and Nicaragua, growing at 1,200–3,000 metres (3,900–9,800 ft) altitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Mexican cypress is Hesperocyparis lusitanica.
- Mexican cypress belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Mexican cypress belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Mexican cypress belongs to the class Pinopsida.
- Mexican cypress belongs to the order Pinales.
- Mexican cypress belongs to the family Cupressaceae.
- Mexican cypress belongs to the genus Hesperocyparis.