🌿Native Nature

Portuguese prickly juniper

Juniperus navicularis

Taxonomy

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

About

Juniperus navicularis (syn. Juniperus oxycedrus subsp. transtagana), the Portuguese prickly juniper, is a species of juniper endemic to the southwestern Iberian Peninsula. Although it is sometimes considered a subspecies of the Mediterranean Juniperus oxycedrus, phylogenetic studies have found the two are not closely related.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Portuguese prickly juniper?
The scientific name of Portuguese prickly juniper is Juniperus navicularis.
What is the conservation status of Portuguese prickly juniper?
The Portuguese prickly juniper has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What kingdom does Portuguese prickly juniper belong to?
Portuguese prickly juniper belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Portuguese prickly juniper belong to?
Portuguese prickly juniper belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Portuguese prickly juniper belong to?
Portuguese prickly juniper belongs to the class Pinopsida.
What order does Portuguese prickly juniper belong to?
Portuguese prickly juniper belongs to the order Pinales.
What family does Portuguese prickly juniper belong to?
Portuguese prickly juniper belongs to the family Cupressaceae.
What genus does Portuguese prickly juniper belong to?
Portuguese prickly juniper belongs to the genus Juniperus.