| Himalayan cypress | |
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| By Manali-Leh Highway, Himachal Pradesh, India | |
Scientific classification 
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| Species: | Template:Taxonomy/CupressusC. torulosa
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| Binomial name | |
| Template:Taxonomy/CupressusCupressus torulosa | |
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Cupressus torulosa, commonly known as the Himalayan cypress or Bhutan cypress, is a species of cypress tree native to the mountainous northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, in the western Himalayas.[3]
Description[edit | edit source]
It is a medium to extremely large tree, typically growing up to 45 m (150 ft) in height.[4]
Distribution[edit | edit source]
Cupressus torulosa is an evergreen conifer tree species found on limestone terrain in the western Himalaya at 300–2,800 m (1,000–9,200 ft).[3][4] Information on its distribution further east is conflicting. It may occur in Vietnam.[3] However, according to Conifers of Vietnam, only cultivated forms exist there.[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Qin, H.-n.; Christian, T.; Zhang, D (2013). "Cupressus torulosa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013 e.T191576A1989653. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T191576A1989653.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Cupressus torulosa". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Archived from the original on November 11, 2019.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Template:Gymnosperm Database
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Template:EFloras
- ↑ Luu, Nguyen Duc To; Philip Ian Thomas (2004). Conifers of Vietnam. ISBN 1-872291-64-3. Archived from the original on 2007-05-19.