Athrotaxis x laxifolia

Cupressaceae Athrotaxis x laxifolia Hook.

Etymology
Athrotaxis refers to ‘crowded arrangement’; indicating its crowded foliage or cone scales.
laxifolia refers to ‘lax foliage’; indicating its foliage is easily bendable.

Colloquial Name
Summit Athrotaxis

Distribution

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TDWG Codes
5, 50, TAS

Habitat
The natural habitats for Athrotaxis x laxifolia are temperate forests. The natural elevation is unknown. There are no conifers associated with Athrotaxis x laxifolia that are known of.

USDA Hardiness zone – 8
Athrotaxis x laxifolia is hardy to USDA Zone 8 (estimated), meaning its frost tolerance lies somewhere in the range of -12.2C (10F) to -6.7C (20F).

Species Continuity
The population trend for Athrotaxis x laxifolia is decreasing. There are ongoing threats for Athrotaxis x laxifolia and they are listed as follows:

• 4 Invasive Species / Pathogens & Genetic Risks
  • 4.1 Invasive Non-Native Species & Diseases
• 5 Natural System Modifications
  • 5.1 Fire & Fire Suppression

IUCN Category – VU
According to the IUCN Red List, Athrotaxis x laxifolia has been assigned the status of VU(Vulnerable). This means that according to the Red List criteria, this species qualifies as Vulnerable and is of risk.

Superordinate Taxa
The nearest superordinate taxon for Athrotaxis x laxifolia is Athrotaxis. The coordinate taxa for Athrotaxis x laxifolia are therefore:

Athrotaxis x laxifolia is further placed under Athrotaxoideae. Athrotaxis x laxifolia is also placed under Cupressaceae.

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