Thujopsis

Thujopsis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Gymnospermae
Division: Pinophyta
Class: Pinopsida
Order: Cupressales
Family: Cupressaceae
Subfamily: Cupressoideae
Genus: Thujopsis
Species:
T. dolabrata
Binomial name
Thujopsis dolabrata

Thujopsis (/θjˈɒpsɪs/) is a genus of conifers in the cypress family (Cupressaceae), the sole member of which is Thujopsis dolabrata. It is endemic to Japan, where it is known as asunaro (あすなろ). It is similar to the closely related genus Thuja (arborvitae), differing in its broader, thicker leaves and cones.

  1. ^ Carter, G. (2013). "Thujopsis dolabrata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T42265A2968270. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T42265A2968270.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.