Juniperus gracilior

Cupressaceae Juniperus gamboana Martínez

Etymology
Juniperus refers to the Latin name for junipers.
gamboana refers to R. P. Gamboa, a Governor of the Mexican State of Chiapas.

Colloquial Name
Gamboa juniper

Distribution

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TDWG Codes
7, 79, MXT, MXT-CI, 8, 80, GUA

Habitat
The natural habitats for Juniperus gamboana are subtropical/tropical moist montane forests. The natural elevation is unknown. There are no conifers associated with Juniperus gamboana that are known of.

Species Continuity
The population trend for Juniperus gamboana is decreasing. There are ongoing threats for Juniperus gamboana and they are listed as follows:

• 1 Habitat Loss & Degradation
  • 1.1 Agriculture & Forestry
• 2 Overexploitation & Resource Use
  • 2.1 Logging & Wood Harvesting

IUCN Category – EN
According to the IUCN Red List, Juniperus gamboana has been assigned the status of EN(Endangered). This means that according to the Red List criteria, this species qualifies as Endangered and is very much at risk.

Superordinate Taxa
The nearest superordinate taxon for Juniperus gamboana is Sect. Sabina. The coordinate taxa for Juniperus gamboana are therefore:

Juniperus gamboana is further placed under Cupressoideae. Juniperus gamboana is also placed under Cupressaceae.