About Japanese Cedar
Cryptomeria (literally "hidden parts") is a monotypic genus of conifer in the cypress family Cupressaceae. It includes only one species, Cryptomeria japonica (syn. Cupressus japonica L.f.). It is considered to be endemic to Japan, where it is known as Sugi (杉). The tree is also called Japanese cedar or Japanese redwood in English. It has been extensively introduced, and cultivated for wood production on the Azores and elsewhere.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Cryptomeria japonica
- Genus
- Cryptomeria
- Family
- TAXODIACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Cultivated
- Native to
- Japan, South China
- Conservation status
- Near Threatened (NT)
Local Names
- Nepali
- धुपी सल्ला
Taxodiaceae
TAXODIUM FAMILY
Japanese Cedar belongs to the Taxodiaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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