Juniperus communis L.

Also known as: common juniper

A medium-sized deciduous tree known for its natural cleansing properties and wide ecological value.

Quick Facts

FAMILY
Cupressaceae
NATIVE REGION
India, Nepal, Bhutan
IUCN STATUS
Least concern
TYPE
Deciduous Tree

Native Information

Temperate region of the northern Hemisphere, including Himalayas( India, Nepal, Bhutan)

Juniperus communis L.

Habitat

Alpine and subalpine slopes, open forests scrublands; 1800-4500m; prefers well drained rocky soils.

Habit

Evergreen shrubs or small tree, 1-5m, needle like leaves in whorls; produces small berry like cones (blue-black).

Uses

  • Medicinal, (diuretic, digestive ); berries used inflavoring alcohol (gin); fuelwood ; ornamental; soil stabilizer in rocky area.
Important for ecological balance and supports biodiversity.

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Quick Facts

FAMILY
Cupressaceae
NATIVE REGION
India, Nepal, Bhutan
IUCN STATUS
Least concern
TYPE
Deciduous Tree

Native Information

Temperate region of the northern Hemisphere, including Himalayas( India, Nepal, Bhutan)

Habitat

Alpine and subalpine slopes, open forests scrublands; 1800-4500m; prefers well drained rocky soils.

Habitat

Habit

Evergreen shrubs or small tree, 1-5m, needle like leaves in whorls; produces small berry like cones (blue-black).

Uses

  • Medicinal, (diuretic, digestive ); berries used inflavoring alcohol (gin); fuelwood ; ornamental; soil stabilizer in rocky area.
Important for ecological balance.

Seed

Seed

Flower

Flower

Fruit

Fruit

Leaves

Leaves

Bark

Bark
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