Cupressus funebris
Cupressus funebris, commonly known as the Funeral Cypress, is a resilient evergreen valued for its symbolic and medicinal properties. Historically utilized in traditional practices, its essential oils and resins are studied for their antiseptic and calming effects. This stately conifer remains a significant botanical specimen in diverse cultural landscapes.
- Scientific name: Cupressus funebris
- Family: Cupressaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Pinidae, falling within the order Pinales. Finally, it is a member of the family Cupressaceae and the genus Cupressus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Pinidae | WCVP |
| Order | Pinales | WCVP |
| Family | Cupressaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cupressus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cupressus funebris, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In German, it is referred to as die Tränen-Zypresse, while in Vietnamese, it is called Hoàng đàn rủ. In Russian, the species is known as Кипарис плакучий, and in French, it is identified as Cyprès de Chine. Additionally, in the Sorbian dialect, it is known as Wisata cypresa.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Tränen-Zypresse | Wikidata |
| vi | Hoàng đàn rủ | Wikidata |
| ru | Кипарис плакучий | Wikidata |
| fr | Cyprès de Chine | Wikidata |
| dsb | Wisata cypresa | Wikidata |
| hsb | Wisata cypresa | Wikidata |
| nb | Tåresypress | Wikidata |
| bg | плачещ кипарис | Wikidata |
| ja | シダレイトスギ | Wikidata |
| be | Кіпарыс плакучы | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse presence across various regions of East and Southeast Asia. Within China, its habitat spans the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. The species also extends its range into Eastern Asia, specifically found in Japan. Additionally, it can be located within the Indo-China region, particularly in Vietnam. Together, these locations highlight a wide-reaching geographical distribution across multiple Asian landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cupressus funebris, is a species of cypress where the medicinal properties are primarily derived from its woody structure. Specifically, the branches are the most significant part utilized in traditional practices, often harvested to extract essential oils or used in infusions. These branches contain concentrated bioactive compounds that are sought after for their therapeutic potential in various herbal applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| branches | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cupressus funebris has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cedrol, thujopsene.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cedrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thujopsene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |