common-cypress
Cupressus sempervirens L.
Cupressus sempervirens, the Mediterranean cypress, is a species of cypress native to the eastern Mediterranean region and Iran. It is well-adapted to its environment, capable of surviving in both acidic and alkaline soils and withstanding drought. The species holds cultural significance in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions. In Iran, it is considered a sacred tree and symbolizes 'the graceful figure of the beloved'.
Description
Cupressus sempervirens belongs to the family Cupressaceae and is part of the genus Cupressus. It is distributed across several regions, including the Mediterranean, parts of Europe, and the Middle East. The species was first described in 1753 by Linnaeus. Common names include 'common-cypress' in English and other languages. Its adaptability to diverse soil types and drought resistance contribute to its widespread presence in various climates.
Other common names
common-cypresspyramidal-cypressItalian CypressMediterranean Cypress
Distribution
IE · CU · Belgium · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · DZ · IT · PT · IQ · FR · AR · Baleares · Corse (Corsica) · Israel · Italy · Madeira · Portugal · Sardegna (Sardinia) · Malta · Spain · BA · MT · LY · AL · IR · AM · ES · AU · NZ
Synonyms
Juniperus whitleyanaChamaecyparis thujiformisCupressus conoideaCupressus elongataCupressus expansaCupressus fastigiataCupressus foeminaCupressus globuliferaCupressus horizontalisCupressus lugubrisCupressus mariaeCupressus masCupressus orientalisCupressus patulaCupressus pyramidalisCupressus royleiCupressus sempervirens var. horizontalisCupressus sempervirens var. strictaCupressus sempervirens f. strictaCupressus sphaerocarpaCupressus strictaCupressus thujifoliaCupressus thujiformisCupressus thujioidesCupressus tournefortiiCupressus sempervirens subsp. horizontalisCupressus horizontalis var. pendulaCupressus sempervirens f. numidicaCupressus sempervirens var. pendulaCupressus sempervirens var. globulifera
