Xanthocyparis vietnamensis

Cupressaceae Xanthocyparis vietnamensis Farjon & Hiep

Etymology
Xanthocyparis refers to ‘golden cypress’, the common name for Xanthocyparis vietnamensis.
vietnamensis refers to Vietnam; indicating its habitat.

Colloquial Name
Golden cypress

Distribution

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TDWG Codes
4, 41, VIE

Habitat
The natural habitats for Xanthocyparis vietnamensis are subtropical/tropical moist montane forests. It is naturally found at an elevation of at least 720 up to 1330 metres. There are no conifers associated with Xanthocyparis vietnamensis that are known of.

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

• 2 Overexploitation & Resource Use
  • 2.1 Logging & Wood Harvesting

IUCN Category – EN
According to the IUCN Red List, Xanthocyparis vietnamensis 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 Xanthocyparis vietnamensis is Xanthocyparis. Because Xanthocyparis contains only one species, this taxon is considered as monotypic.Xanthocyparis vietnamensis is further placed under Cupressoideae. Xanthocyparis vietnamensis is also placed under Cupressaceae.

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