Status:
valid
Authors:
Guillaumin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. II, 21: 457. (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358632
Common Names
- Yate Cedar
- Yate Incense Cedar
- Yate White Cedar
Description
Libocedrus yateensis (also called Yate's Incense Cedar, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has dark green needles and small, yellow-brown cones. It grows in sunny, dry habitats such as rocky hillsides and open fields.
Uses & Benefits
Libocedrus yateensis is an evergreen coniferous tree that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Libocedrus yateensis has small, yellow-green flowers in clusters of three, with male and female flowers on separate plants. The seeds are small, winged, and are dispersed by the wind. The seedlings are small, with a single, upright stem and a tuft of needle-like leaves at the top.
Cultivation and Propagation
Libocedrus yateensis is an evergreen conifer that can reach up to 10m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed in spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in a moist medium such as sand or perlite. Once germinated, the seedlings can be potted up into individual containers.
Where to Find Libocedrus yateensis
Libocedrus yateensis is native to the western United States and Canada.
Libocedrus yateensis FAQ
What are the common names of Libocedrus yateensis?
Yate's cedar
What is the natural habitat of Libocedrus yateensis?
It is native to New Zealand.
What is the growth rate of Libocedrus yateensis?
It grows at a slow to medium rate.
Species in the Libocedrus genus
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,