Cupressus
Sign in to saveCupressus (common name cypress) is one of several genera of evergreen conifers within the family Cupressaceae; for the others, see cypress. It is considered a polyphyletic group. Based on genetic and morphological analysis, the genus Cupressus is found in the subfamily Cupressoideae. The common name "cypress" comes via the Old French from the Latin , which is the latinisation of the Greek κυπάρισσος (kypárissos). The name derives from Cyparissus, a mythological figure who was turned into a tree after killing a stag.
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Cupressus, commonly called cypress, is a group of evergreen conifer trees belonging to the Cupressaceae family. The name comes from ancient Greek mythology, tracing back through Latin and Old French to the story of Cyparissus, a figure who was transformed into a tree.
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Taxonomy · GBIF
GENUS
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassPinopsida
- OrderPinales
- FamilyCupressaceae
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- taxon
- Subclass of
- tree
- Parent taxon
- Cupressaceae
- Image
- Cupressus pygmaea foliage cones.jpg
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10 sectionsContents
- Description
- Cultivation
- Cultural references
- Taxonomy
- Phylogeny
- Species
- Old World species
- New World species
- Allergenic potential
- References
Cupressus (common name cypress) is one of several genera of evergreen conifers within the family Cupressaceae; for the others, see cypress. It is considered a polyphyletic group. Based on genetic and morphological analysis, the genus Cupressus is found in the subfamily Cupressoideae. The common name "cypress" comes via the Old French from the Latin , which is the latinisation of the Greek κυπάρισσος (kypárissos). The name derives from Cyparissus, a mythological figure who was turned into a tree after killing a stag.
As currently treated, these cypresses are native plants in scattered localities in mainly warm temperate climate regions in the Northern Hemisphere, including northwest Africa, the Middle East, the Himalayas, southern China and northern Vietnam. As with other conifers, extensive cultivation has led to a wide variety of forms, sizes and colours, that are grown in parks and gardens worldwide.