West Indian juniper
Juniperus barbadensis L.
Juniperus barbadensis, known as West Indian juniper, is a conifer in the Cupressaceae family. It is native to the West Indies, including the Bahamas, Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, and the Windward Islands. The species was first described in 1753 by Linnaeus.
Description
Juniperus barbadensis is a species of conifer in the Cupressaceae family and is endemic to the West Indies. It is found on islands such as the Bahamas, Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, and the Windward Islands. The species was originally described in 1753 by Linnaeus. There has been taxonomic discussion regarding the validity of the type specimen, with Heath (1991) challenging the type choice made by Adams and others, but Jarvis (1992) refuting this contention.
Other common names
West Indies JuniperWest Indian juniper
Distribution
Global · Bahamas · Cuba · Haiti · Jamaica · Windward Is.
Synonyms
Sabina barbadensisJuniperus virginiana var. barbadensis