Juniperus gracilior facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Juniperus gracilior |
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Juniperus
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gracilior
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Juniperus gracilior var. ekmanii |
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Juniperus gracilior is a special type of conifer tree. It belongs to the cypress family, called Cupressaceae. This tree is endemic to the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean. This means it only grows naturally in Hispaniola, which is shared by two countries: Haiti and the Dominican Republic. You can find small groups of these trees in certain areas of both countries.
What People Call It
In Spanish, people often call this tree sabina. In Haitian Creole, which is spoken in Haiti, it's known as cèdre.
Types of Juniperus gracilior
Scientists have found three different types, or varieties, of Juniperus gracilior. All three of these varieties are considered quite rare.
- The most common variety is found near a place called Constanza, in Valle del Jaque.
- Another variety, Juniperus gracilior var. ekmanii, has been seen in areas like Morne la Selle and Morne la Visite. Sadly, the group at Morne la Visite is now thought to be gone.
- The third variety, Juniperus gracilior var. urbaniana, seems to have moved to places that are hard to reach. However, healthy groups of these trees were still found in Pic la Selle in 1984.
Where It Grows
These special trees grow in humid, or moist, forest areas. They often share their home with other plants like palm trees and ferns.
See also
- In Spanish: Juniperus gracilior para niños
