Cupressus rushforthii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cupressales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rushforthii
ID:
1545836
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maerki & J.Hoch
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Bull. Cupressus Conservation Proj. 10(2): 57. (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000026562
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cupressus rushforthii (also called the California cypress, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to California, where it grows in dry, rocky habitats. It has small, scale-like leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cupressus rushforthii is used as an ornamental plant and can be used as a natural pesticide. It is also used as a source of timber and for its essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cupressus rushforthii are small and yellow, with four petals. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cupressus rushforthii is a tropical evergreen tree that prefers warm temperatures and high humidity. It should be grown in a well-draining potting mix that is rich in organic matter. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed.
Where to Find Cupressus rushforthii
Cupressus rushforthii can be found in the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains in South America.
Cupressus rushforthii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cupressus rushforthii?
Cupressus rushforthii
What is the common name of Cupressus rushforthii?
Rushforth Cypress
Where is Cupressus rushforthii found?
It is found in Ethiopia
Species in the Cupressus genus
Cupressus atlantica, Cupressus austrotibetica, Cupressus cashmeriana, Cupressus chengiana, Cupressus corneyana, Cupressus duclouxiana, Cupressus dupreziana, Cupressus funebris, Cupressus gigantea, Cupressus guadalupensis, Cupressus pendula, Cupressus sargentii, Cupressus sempervirens, Cupressus tonkinensis, Cupressus torulosa, Cupressus torulosa, Cupressus madeirensis, Cupressus nivea, Cupressus rushforthii, Cupressus amoena, Cupressus hickelii, Cupressus hybrida, Cupressus ericoides, Cupressus fallax, Cupressus gansuensis,
Species in the Cupressaceae family
Athrotaxis cupressoides, Athrotaxis laxifolia, Athrotaxis selaginoides, Austrocedrus chilensis, Callitris acuminata, Callitris baileyi, Callitris canescens, Callitris columellaris, Callitris drummondii, Callitris endlicheri, Callitris macleayana, Callitris monticola, Callitris muelleri, Callitris neocaledonica, Callitris oblonga, Callitris preissii, Callitris rhomboidea, Callitris roei, Callitris sulcata, Callitris verrucosa, Callitris arenaria, Callitris pyramidalis, Callitris pancheri, Callitropsis nootkatensis, Calocedrus rupestris, Calocedrus decurrens, Calocedrus formosana, Calocedrus macrolepis, Chamaecyparis formosensis, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana, Chamaecyparis obtusa, Chamaecyparis pisifera, Chamaecyparis thyoides, Chamaecyparis hodginsii, Chamaecyparis flifera, Cryptomeria japonica, Cunninghamia konishii, Cunninghamia lanceolata, Cupressus atlantica, Cupressus austrotibetica, Cupressus cashmeriana, Cupressus chengiana, Cupressus corneyana, Cupressus duclouxiana, Cupressus dupreziana, Cupressus funebris, Cupressus gigantea, Cupressus guadalupensis, Cupressus pendula, Cupressus sargentii,
References
Conifer TEN record for Cupressus rushforthii Maerki & J.Hoch: Placement according to April 2023 Classification