Chinese Weeping Cypress
Cupressus funebris · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Chinese Weeping Cypress, scientifically known as Cupressus funebris, is a graceful evergreen prized in traditional practices. Renowned for its pendulous foliage, this plant holds significant medicinal value, particularly in treating respiratory ailments and inflammation. Its unique botanical properties make it a vital component in various holistic healing traditions.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Chinese Weeping Cypress
- Funereal Cypress
- Chinese weeping chamaecyparis
- mourning cypress
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Cupressus funebrisSynonyms
- Callitropsis funebris
- Cupressus funebris var. gracilis
- Chamaecyparis funebris
- Platycyparis funebris
- Juniperus quaternata
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Cipres lloron
- Cipres llorón
- Chamaecyparis funebris
- Ciprés llorón
- Ciprés lloron
German:
- Tränen-Zypresse
- Tränenzypresse
- Chamaecyparis funebris
- Trauer-Zypresse
French:
- Cyprès de Chine
- Cypres de Chine
- Chamaecyparis funebris
- Cyprès funèbre
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Pinidae |
| Order | Pinales |
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Genus | Cupressus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China North-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| Eastern Asia | Japan |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Cupressus funebris has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cedrol, Thujopsene.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cedrol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Thujopsene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cedrol
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Thujopsene
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)