Cupressaceae FAMILY Least Concern

Juniperus recurva

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

2/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Juniperus recurva is an evergreen shrub or a tree with a usually broadly pyramidal crown; it can grow 9 - 12 metres tall, though at higher elevations it can be a prostrate or straggling shrub. The plant is usually clothed to the ground with branches - these are curved downwards at their ends[ 11 Title Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Publication Author Bean. W. Publisher Murray Year 1981 ISBN - Description A classic with a wealth of information on the plants, but poor on pictures. , 146 Title A Manual of Indian Timbers. Publication Author Gamble. J. S. Publisher Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh Year 1972 ISBN - Description First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of materials. It has excellent potential for use as a pioneer species to restore native woodland, and is often grown as an ornamental in gardens. The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ].

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeE. Asia - Himalayan regions of India, Nepal, northern Myanmar and China (Xizang, Sichuan, Yunnan)

HabitatHigh montane to subalpine coniferous forest, and an understorey in Rhododendron thickets at higher elevations, in rocky areas or in alpine meadows strewn with boulders, usually on siliceous rock; at elevations from 2,500 - 4,500 metres[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ]