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Juniperus saxicola

Juniperus saxicola Britton & P.Wilson
Juniperus saxicola
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Juniperus saxicola is a species in the genus Juniperus, belonging to the family Cupressaceae. It was first described by Britton and P.Wilson in 1923. The species is native to the Archipiélago de Cuba, part of the global distribution of the genus.

Description

Juniperus saxicola is a coniferous plant species within the Cupressaceae family, a group of woody plants commonly known as cypress family. This species is specifically associated with the Archipiélago de Cuba, a region within the broader global range of the genus Juniperus. The name was formally published in 1923 by botanists Britton and P.Wilson. As part of the Juniperus genus, it shares characteristics typical of junipers, such as needle-like or scale-like leaves and the production of berry-like cones. The species contributes to the biodiversity of the Cuban archipelago, which is known for its rich flora.

Distribution

Global · Cuba · Archipiélago de Cuba

Synonyms

Juniperus barbadensis var. saxicolaJuniperus barbadensis subsp. saxicolaJuniperus gracilior var. saxicolaJuniperus gracilis subsp. saxicolaSabina saxicola

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