Fitzroya cupressoides
Chilean False Larch, Patagonian Cypress
Also known as: Abies cupressoides (Molina) Poir. +4 more
- Abies cupressoides (Molina) Poir.
- Cupresstellata patagonica (Hook.f. ex Lindl.) J.Nelson
- Fitzroya patagonica Hook.f. ex Lindl.
- Libocedrus cupressoides (Molina) Kuntze
- Pinus cupressoides Molina
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cupressaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Fitzroya cupressoides (commonly known as Chilean False Larch or Patagonian Cypress) is a coniferous tree within the Cupressaceae family. It is found natively in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Conifer
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina South, Chile South