Fitcheisi
Juniperus taxifolia Hook. & Arn.
Juniperus taxifolia, commonly known as Fitcheisi, is a species in the genus Juniperus of the family Cupressaceae. It was first described in 1838 by Hook. & Arn. The species is distributed globally, with specific records in Japan, including the Nansei-shoto and Ogasawara-shoto archipelagos.
Description
Juniperus taxifolia is a member of the Cupressaceae family, a group of coniferous trees and shrubs. It is part of the genus Juniperus, which includes a wide range of species commonly referred to as junipers. This species is native to various regions and is documented in Japan, particularly in the Nansei-shoto and Ogasawara-shoto archipelagos. Its global distribution indicates a wide range of habitats where it can be found. The species name was first published in 1838 by the botanists Hook. & Arn.
Other common names
FitcheisiLuchu JuniperYew-leaved Juniperyew-leaf juniper
Distribution
Global · Japan · Nansei-shoto · Ogasawara-shoto
Synonyms
Juniperus triangularisJuniperus lutchuensisJuniperus taxifolia var. lutchuensisJuniperus lutchuensis var. maritima