Genus Juniperus L.


Summary
Genus number:
6229
Last updated:
17 July 2007
Family:
Cupressaceae
Common name(s):

juniper
Accession count:

699 (417  active, 53  available) in National Plant Germplasm System
Comments:
all accepted species are in GRIN


Synonyms
Synonym(s) Probable synonym(s)

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References:
  1. Adams, R. P. et al. 2002. Systematics of Juniperus from eastern Asia based on random amplified polymorphic DNAs (RAPDs). Biochem. Syst. & Ecol. 30:231-241.
  2. Adams, R. P. 1999. Systematics of multi-seeded eastern hemisphere Juniperus based on leaf essential oils and RAPD DNA fingerprinting. Biochem. Syst. & Ecol. 27:709-725.
  3. Adams, R. P. 2000. Systematics of Juniperus section Juniperus based on leaf essential oils and random amplified polymorphic DNAs (RAPDs). Biochem. Syst. & Ecol. 28:515-528.
  4. Adams, R. P. 2000. Systematics of one seeded Juniperus of the eastern hemisphere based on leaf essential oils and random amplified polymorphic DNAs (RAPDs). Biochem. Syst. & Ecol. 28:529-543.
  5. Adams, R. P. 2000. Systematics of smooth leaf margin Juniperus of the western hemisphere based on leaf essential oils and RAPD DNA fingerprinting. Biochem. Syst. & Ecol. 28:149-162.
  6. Adams, R. P. 2008. Junipers of the world: the genus Juniperus, ed. 2. In: Adams, R. P., Junipers of the world: the genus Juniperus, ed. 2 402.
  7. Farjon, A. 2005. A monograph of Cupressaceae and Sciadopitys 228.
  8. International Society for Horticultural Science. International Cultivar Registration Authority (on-line resource).
Cite as: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Plant Germplasm System. 2026. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy). National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland.
URL: https://npgstest.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxon/taxonomygenus?id=6229. Accessed 17 April 2026.