Tetraclinis articulata
Arar Tree, Arartree
Other regional names: Mediterranean Sandarac Cypress +2 more
- Mediterranean Sandarac Cypress
- Sandarac
- Sandarac Gum Tree
Also known as: Callitris articulata (Vahl) H.Karst. +10 more
- Callitris articulata (Vahl) H.Karst.
- Callitris articulata (Vahl) Murb.
- Callitris macrostachya Steud.
- Callitris quadrivalvis Rich. & A.Rich.
- Callitris quadrivalvis Vent.
- Callitris triquetra Loudon
- Cupressus articulata (Vahl) J.Forbes
- Cupressus triquetra Jacques
- Cupressus triquetra Lodd. ex Loudon
- Juniperus cunninghamii Carrière
- Thuja articulata Vahl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cupressaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Tetraclinis articulata (commonly known as Arar Tree) is a coniferous tree within the Cupressaceae family. It originates in Africa and Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Conifer
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Libya, Morocco, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Palestine