coffin juniper
Juniperus recurva Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don
Juniperus recurva is a species of conifer in the Cupressaceae family, commonly known as coffin juniper or Himalayan juniper. It is native to the Himalayan region, occurring in areas such as northern Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, and western Yunnan in China. This juniper is found at elevations between 3,000 and 4,000 metres.
Description
Juniperus recurva, described in 1825 by Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don, is a member of the genus Juniperus. It is distributed across the Himalayas, including regions like Assam, China South-Central, East Himalaya, Myanmar, Nepal, Tibet, and West Himalaya. The species is adapted to high-altitude environments and is part of the Cupressaceae family, commonly referred to as the cypress family.
Other common names
Drooping JuniperSacred Junipercoffin juniperHimalayan juniper
Distribution
Global · Assam · China South-Central · East Himalaya · Myanmar · Nepal · Tibet · West Himalaya
Synonyms
Juniperus uviferaJuniperus squamosaJuniperus religiosaJuniperus repandaJuniperus butanensisJuniperus canescensJuniperus nepalensisJuniperus lorulasiJuniperus incurvaJuniperus procumbensJuniperus lambertianaSabina recurvaSabinella recurvaJuniperus recurva var. tenuifolia