Austrocedrus (Noun)
Meaning
One species; formerly included in genus Libocedrus.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Austrocedrus chilensis is a coniferous evergreen tree or shrub native to the Andes mountain range in Chile and Argentina.
- The Austrocedrus chilensis species is now classified as a member of the genus Austrocedrus rather than Libocedrus.
- Austrocedrus chilensis is often used for timber due to its attractive, rot-resistant wood.
- The species Austrocedrus chilensis has been listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List since 2013.
- Ecological restoration efforts are underway to conserve remaining stands of Austrocedrus chilensis.