Juniperus saxicola

Cupressaceae Juniperus saxicola Britton & P. Wilson

Etymology
Juniperus refers to the Latin name for junipers.
saxicola refers to ‘grows among rocks’; indicating its habitat.

Colloquial Name
Rock juniper

Distribution

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TDWG Codes
8, 81, CUB

Habitat
The natural habitats for Juniperus saxicola are subtropical/tropical moist montane forests. It is naturally found at an elevation of at least 1900 up to 1900 metres. There are no conifers associated with Juniperus saxicola that are known of.

Species Continuity
The population trend for Juniperus saxicola is decreasing. Currently, there exist about 50 mature specimen. There are ongoing threats for Juniperus saxicola and they are listed as follows:

• 1 Habitat Loss & Degradation
  • 1.5 Direct Human Disturbance
  • 1.2 Urban & Infrastructure Development
• 4 Invasive Species / Pathogens & Genetic Risks
  • 4.1 Invasive Non-Native Species & Diseases
• 5 Natural System Modifications
  • 5.1 Fire & Fire Suppression

IUCN Category – CR
According to the IUCN Red List, Juniperus saxicola has been assigned the status of CR(Critically Endangered). This means that according to the Red List criteria, this species qualifies as Critically endangered and is on the brink of being extinct in the wild.

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

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