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Siberian cypress

Microbiota decussata

Taxonomy

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

About

Microbiota is a monotypic genus of evergreen coniferous shrub in the cypress family Cupressaceae, containing only one species, Microbiota decussata (Siberian carpet cypress, Russian arbor-vitae). The plant is native and endemic to a limited area of the Sikhote-Alin mountains in Primorskiy Krai in the Russian Far East. The name causes much confusion because of other meanings for the word "microbiota," but the genus name was derived from "micro," meaning "small" + "Biota," name for a closely...

Frequently Asked Questions

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