Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cupressales
Genus:
Species:
madeirensis
ID:
631415

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.E.Bowdich

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Exc. Madeira 118. (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630747

Common Names

  • Madeirensis Cypress
  • Madeirensis Cypress Tree
  • Madeirensis Cypress Wood

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Description

Cupressus madeirensis (also called Madeira Cypress, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen conifer native to the island of Madeira. It grows up to 25 m (82 ft) tall and has scale-like leaves and small, yellow-brown cones. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil and is often used in gardens as a specimen tree or for windbreaks.

Uses & Benefits

Cupressus madeirensis is often used as an ornamental tree, as it has a conical shape and can be easily pruned. It is also used as a windbreak or screen, and is sometimes planted in rows to act as a hedge. The wood is also used for furniture, fencing, and other woodworking projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cupressus madeirensis has small, yellow-green flowers that are not very showy. The seeds are small, oval-shaped, and brown in color. Seedlings are usually slow-growing and have a pyramidal shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cupressus madeirensis is an evergreen conifer that can reach heights of up to 40 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Layering can be done in late spring or early summer by burying a branch of the plant in the soil and allowing it to take root.

Where to Find Cupressus madeirensis

Cupressus madeirensis is native to the Madeira Islands.

Cupressus madeirensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cupressus madeirensis?

Cupressus madeirensis

What is the common name of Cupressus madeirensis?

Madeira cypress

What is the natural habitat of Cupressus madeirensis?

It is native to the Madeira Islands

Species in the Cupressaceae family

Athrotaxis cupressoides, Athrotaxis laxifolia, Athrotaxis selaginoides, Austrocedrus chilensis, Callitris acuminata, Callitris baileyi, Callitris canescens, Callitris columellaris, Callitris drummondii, Callitris endlicheri, Callitris macleayana, Callitris monticola, Callitris muelleri, Callitris neocaledonica, Callitris oblonga, Callitris preissii, Callitris rhomboidea, Callitris roei, Callitris sulcata, Callitris verrucosa, Callitris arenaria, Callitris pyramidalis, Callitris pancheri, Callitropsis nootkatensis, Calocedrus rupestris, Calocedrus decurrens, Calocedrus formosana, Calocedrus macrolepis, Chamaecyparis formosensis, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana, Chamaecyparis obtusa, Chamaecyparis pisifera, Chamaecyparis thyoides, Chamaecyparis hodginsii, Chamaecyparis flifera, Cryptomeria japonica, Cunninghamia konishii, Cunninghamia lanceolata, Cupressus atlantica, Cupressus austrotibetica, Cupressus cashmeriana, Cupressus chengiana, Cupressus corneyana, Cupressus duclouxiana, Cupressus dupreziana, Cupressus funebris, Cupressus gigantea, Cupressus guadalupensis, Cupressus pendula, Cupressus sargentii,

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