Juniperus standleyi

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Juniperus standleyi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Gymnospermae
Division: Pinophyta
Class: Pinopsida
Order: Cupressales
Family: Cupressaceae
Genus: Juniperus
Species:
J. standleyi
Binomial name
Juniperus standleyi
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Juniperus standleyi is a species of juniper native to Guatemala and the adjacent extreme southeast of Mexico (Volcán Tacaná in Chiapas), where it occurs at elevations of 3,000–4,250 metres (9,840–13,940 feet). Its local common names include huitó, cipres, and huitum.

Description

Juniperus standleyi is an evergreen coniferous shrub or small to medium-sized tree growing to 5–15 metres (16–49 feet), rarely 20 m, in height. The leaves are of two forms, juvenile needle-like leaves 5–7 millimetres long on seedlings and occasionally (as regrowth after browsing damage) on adult plants, and adult scale-leaves 1–1.5 mm long on older plants; they are arranged in decussate opposite pairs or whorls of three.

The cones are globose, berry-like, 6–9 mm in diameter, blue-black with a thin pale waxy coating, and contain three to six seeds; they are mature in about 18 months. The male cones are 1.5–2 mm long, and shed their pollen in spring. It is dioecious with male and female cones on separate plants.

Conservation

Juniperus standleyi is threatened by habitat loss and illegal cutting for fuelwood.

References

  1. ^ a b c Farjon, A. (2013). "Juniperus standleyi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T32501A2820961. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T32501A2820961.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b Adams, R. P. (2004). Junipers of the World. Trafford. ISBN 1-4120-4250-X
  3. ^ a b Farjon, A. (2005). Monograph of Cupressaceae and Sciadopitys. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. ISBN 1-84246-068-4
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