Introductory
SPECIES: Chamaecyparis thyoides | Atlantic White-Cedar 



ABBREVIATION : 
CHATHY

SYNONYMS : 
   Cupressus thyoides L.
   Chamaecyparis henryae Li
   Chamaecyparis thyoides var. henryae (Li) Little


SCS PLANT CODE : 
   CHTH2


COMMON NAMES : 
   Atlantic white-cedar
   southern white-cedar
   white-cedar
   swamp-cedar
   false-cedar
   juniper


TAXONOMY : 
The currently accepted scientific name of Atlantic white-cedar is
Chamaecyparis thyoides (L.) B.S.P. [18].  It is a member of the cypress
family (Cupressaceae) [25].

In some taxonomic treatments, two primarily geographic varieties of
Atlantic white-cedar have been delineated (var. henryae and var.
thyoides) [16,25].  However, most current taxonomic treatments no longer
recognize these varieties [18,25].  The existence of climatic races is
possible, although they have not yet been defined [16].


LIFE FORM : 
Tree

FEDERAL LEGAL STATUS : 
See OTHER STATUS

OTHER STATUS : 
Atlantic white-cedar is listed as a rare plant in Virginia where timber
harvest has reduced its numbers [7].  It may also serve as a "habitat
indicator" for several other rare plants [7].  In parts of Florida, many
rare or endemic plants are associated with Atlantic white-cedar stands
[47].


COMPILED BY AND DATE : 
D. Tirmenstein,  September, 1991.


LAST REVISED BY AND DATE : 
NO-ENTRY


AUTHORSHIP AND CITATION : 
Tirmenstein, D. A. 1991. Chamaecyparis thyoides. In: Remainder of Citation

Related categories for Species: Chamaecyparis thyoides | Atlantic White-Cedar