Fitzroya cupressoides
About
Fitzroya is a monotypic genus in the cypress family. The single living species, Fitzroya cupressoides, is a tall, long-lived conifer native to the Andes mountains and coastal regions of southern Chile, and to the Argentine Andes, where it is an important member of the Valdivian temperate forests. Common names include lawal, alerce, and Patagonian cypress. The genus was named in honour of Robert FitzRoy.
- Family
- Cupressaceae
How to use it
The wood of the Patagonian cypress is highly prized for its durability and resistance to decay, making it ideal for building and crafting furniture. Additionally, this tree plays a crucial role in its ecosystem by providing habitat and shelter for various wildlife species in the Valdivian temperate forests.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Fitzroya cupressoides
- Slug
- fitzroya-cupressoides
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Cupressaceae
- Genus
- Fitzroya
- Species
- cupressoides
- Wikidata QID
- Q847304
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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