Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 13: 262. (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407887
Common Names
- Thuja sutchuenensis
- Sutchuen Arborvitae
- Sutchuen White Cedar
Description
Thuja sutchuenensis (also called Sutchuen Thuja, Sutchuen White Cedar, and White Cedar, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree native to China. It has a pyramidal shape with dense, bright green foliage. It is typically found in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade, and is often used as a hedge or ornamental plant.
Uses & Benefits
Thuja sutchuenensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its foliage and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thuja sutchuenensis is a small, yellow-green, unisexual flower. The seed is a small, brown, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and needle-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thuja sutchuenensis is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers a warm, humid environment with partial shade.
Where to Find Thuja sutchuenensis
Thuja sutchuenensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.
Thuja sutchuenensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thuja sutchuenensis?
Thuja sutchuenensis
What is the common name of Thuja sutchuenensis?
Sutchuen arborvitae
What is the growth habit of Thuja sutchuenensis?
It is an evergreen coniferous tree with a pyramidal shape
Species in the Thuja 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,