Azores Juniper
Juniperus brevifolia (Seub.) Antoine
Juniperus brevifolia, the Azores Juniper, is a species native to the Azores archipelago, occurring from sea level to elevations of 1,500 m. It is closely related to Juniperus oxycedrus and Juniperus cedrus. The species is threatened by habitat loss.
Description
Juniperus brevifolia (Seub.) Antoine is a member of the Cupressaceae family and is found on several islands in the Azores, including Corvo, Faial, Flores, Pico, Santa Maria, São Jorge, São Miguel, and Terceira. It is closely related to Juniperus oxycedrus, native to the Mediterranean, and Juniperus cedrus, found in the neighboring Macaronesian islands. The species was first described in 1857. Its natural range is limited to the Azores, where it is under threat due to habitat degradation and loss.
Other common names
Azores Juniper
Distribution
Açores · Corvo Island · Faial Island · Flores Island · Pico Island · Santa Maria Island · São Jorge Island · São Miguel Island · Terceira Island · Global · Azores · Portugal
Synonyms
Juniperus oxycedrus var. brevifoliaJuniperus rufescens var. brevifoliaJuniperus brevifolia subsp. maritimaJuniperus brevifolia var. montanaJuniperus brevifolia var. brevifolia