African Juniper
Juniperus procera
Also known as African Cedar
- Habit
- Tree
- Native to
- Arabian Peninsula (Saudi Arabia and Yemen), Tropical Africa
How to identify African Juniper
Identify African Juniper by combining habit, leaf characters, flower or fruit details, location, and its family pattern. Do not rely on one feature alone.
- Look for a tree habit.
- Check the distinctive field mark: African high-altitude conifer.
- Confirm it sits within the Cupressaceae family pattern, then compare close relatives before deciding it is African Juniper.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Juniperus procera
- Genus
- Juniperus
- Family
- Cupressaceae
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Planted
- Habitat type
- Cultivated
- Native to
- Arabian Peninsula (Saudi Arabia and Yemen), Tropical Africa
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Flower & fruit characters
- Fruit
- Berry
Typical of the Cupressaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
About African Juniper
African Juniper (Juniperus procera) belongs to the Cupressaceae family, where it grows as a tree. It is native to Arabian Peninsula (Saudi Arabia and Yemen), Tropical Africa. It is planted.
Uses
It is cut for timber and furniture.
Cupressaceae
Cypress Family
African Juniper belongs to the Cupressaceae family.
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