Introductory
SPECIES: Cupressus macrocarpa | Monterey Cypress 



ABBREVIATION : 
CUPMAC

SYNONYMS : 
NO-ENTRY


SCS PLANT CODE : 
   CUMA2


COMMON NAMES : 
   Monterey cypress


TAXONOMY : 
The currently accepted scientific name of Monterey cypress is Cupressus
macrocarpa Gordon [12].  It is a member of the Cupressaceae family.
There are no recognized infrataxa.

In New Zealand, interspecific hybrids and backcrosses between Monterey
cypress and Mexican cypress (Cupressus lusitanica), and Monterey cypress
and Arizona cypress (C. arizonica), occur in cultivation.  These species
have also been crossed artificially [22].
  


LIFE FORM : 
Tree

FEDERAL LEGAL STATUS : 
Notice of Review, Category 2

OTHER STATUS : 
The California Native Plant Society lists Monterey cypress in Category
1B:  rare or endangered in California [27].  


COMPILED BY AND DATE : 
Lora L. Esser, April 1994


LAST REVISED BY AND DATE : 
NO-ENTRY


AUTHORSHIP AND CITATION : 
Esser, Lora L. 1994. Cupressus macrocarpa. In: Remainder of Citation

Related categories for Species: Cupressus macrocarpa | Monterey Cypress