Cupressus

Also known as cypress

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.

AI overview

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.

AI-generated from the Wikipedia summary — may contain errors.

Species

Cupressus

GENUS

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassPinopsida
OrderPinales
FamilyCupressaceae

Native toAlgeria, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., East Himalaya, Iran, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco

Observations recorded83,241

柏木属（学名：Cupressus）是柏科下的一个属，为常绿乔木植物。该属共有20种以上，分布于北美、东南欧及东亚与南亚。

via GBIF · Kew POWO

Research

729 papers

Bioactive compounds, pharmacological actions and pharmacokinetics of Cupressus sempervirens.ReviewNaunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology · 2023Batiha GE, Teibo JO, Shaheen HM et al.DOI: 10.1007/s00210-022-02326-z
The endangered Saharan cypress (Cupressus dupreziana): do not let it get into Charon's boat.ReviewPlanta · 2020Lábusová J, Konrádová H, Lipavská HDOI: 10.1007/s00425-020-03358-6
Cupressus arizonica: an emerging aeroallergen for East Mediterranean children.Turkish journal of medical sciences · 2023Ünsal H, Şahiner ÜM, Soyer Ö et al.DOI: 10.55730/1300-0144.5692
Biological Activity of Cupressus sempervirens Essential Oil.Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Galovičová L, Čmiková N, Schwarzová M et al.DOI: 10.3390/plants12051097
Essential Oils of Melaleuca, Citrus, Cupressus, and Litsea for the Management of Infections Caused by Candida Species: A Systematic Review.ReviewPharmaceutics · 2021Silva RAD, Antonieti FMPM, Röder DVDB et al.DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13101700
The skin prick test - European standards.Clinical and translational allergy · 2013Heinzerling L, Mari A, Bergmann KC et al.DOI: 10.1186/2045-7022-3-3
Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS).The British journal of ophthalmology · 2023Rappon J, Chung C, Young G et al.DOI: 10.1136/bjo-2021-321005
Cupressus arizonica Greene: Phytochemical Profile and Cosmeceutical and Dermatological Properties of Its Leaf Extracts.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Tawfeek N, Fikry E, Mahdi I et al.DOI: 10.3390/molecules28031036

via PubMed

Wikidata facts

Image: Cupressus pygmaea foliage cones.jpg

Show 5 more facts

Commons category: Cupressus
taxon name: Cupressus
GRIN URL: npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxonomygenus.aspx?id=3183
Commons gallery: Cupressus
taxon common name: cipresa

Sources (5)

via Wikidata · CC0

~10 min read

Article

10 sections

Contents

Description
Cultivation
Cultural references
Taxonomy
Phylogeny
Species
Old World species
New World species
Allergenic potential
References

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.