Nageia nagi
Nageia nagi, commonly known as the White Nageia, is a distinctive coniferous evergreen native to the temperate forests of Japan. Renowned for its elegant, linear foliage and architectural form, this ancient lineage offers unique ornamental value, serving as a resilient and sophisticated addition to diverse botanical landscapes and collections.
- Scientific name: Nageia nagi
- Family: Podocarpaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Pinidae and the order Pinales, falling into the family Podocarpaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Nageia and the species Nageia nagi.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Pinidae | WCVP |
| Order | Pinales | WCVP |
| Family | Podocarpaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Nageia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide distribution across several key regions of Eastern Asia. In China, its presence is noted specifically in Hainan as well as throughout China Southeast. The species is also commonly found in Japan, spanning various parts of the archipelago. Furthermore, it can be located within the Korean peninsula. Finally, its range extends to the Nansei-shoto islands, rounding out its geographical footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |