Hesperocyparis macrocarpa
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| Internal ID | UUID644033d953daa827062642 |
| Scientific name | Hesperocyparis macrocarpa |
| Authority | (Hartw.) Bartel |
| First published in | Phytologia 91: 182 (2009) |
Ethnobotanical Use Top
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Ethnobotanical Uses: The specific uses of Hesperocyparis macrocarpa differ by region and culture, reflecting local traditional practices. In the Mediterranean region, infusions of cypress leaves or bark have been traditionally employed as herbal teas for respiratory support, with documented use by herbalists in Italy and Greece. The use of cupressus cones in teas for throat irritation has been noted in historical texts and ethnobotanical surveys from these areas.
In Mesoamerica, infusions of cypress leaves or bark were traditionally utilized for digestive health, with preparations used as decoctions to soothe stomach discomfort. Herbal compendia from Mexico and Central American sources, such as "Plantas Medicinales de México" and "Herbal Compendium of Central America," provide records of this use.
Among Andean populations, macerations of cypress bark or cones have been historically employed in topical applications to address minor skin irritations.Ethnobotanical surveys from Peru and Bolivia document these practices, with traditional healers using cypress for its astringent and antiseptic properties.
In Europe, tinctures made from cypress cones were traditionally used for their aromatic properties and as mild stimulants. European herbal manuals, including those from the British Herbal and the German Pharmakopoeia, list the use of cypress cone tinctures for these purposes.
Modern Research: Contemporary studies on cypress species (including Hesperocyparis macrocarpa) have investigated its essential oils and phenolic compounds for potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, though clinical efficacy in humans remains preliminary. The plant continues to be cultivated for ornamental purposes, with traditional uses persisting in select regional herbal practices.
General Uses Top
Suggest a correction!**Common products:**
Timber (heartwood and sapwood) is the primary product, used for general construction, exterior cladding, decking, and utility poles. Chips and residues supply fiber for paper and pulp production.
**Industrial and craft applications:**
The resinous heartwood is valued for its natural decay resistance and is processed into timber products. It is also used in exterior joinery and boat building. Resin can be tapped for use in varnishes and wood preservatives (standard rosin properties).
**Wood and fiber:**
- **Timber:** Characterized by high density (0.48–0.55 g/cm³ at 12% MC) and natural resistance to termites and fungal decay, attributed to extractives (e.g., thujic acid). Used structurally and outdoors.
- **Fiber/Pulp:** Chips yield long-fiber kraft pulp suitable for printing papers and cardboard.
**Fragrance and cosmetics:**
Not documented for fragrance or cosmetic applications beyond potential, unverified use of foliage in potpourri (excluded by scope).
**Properties relevant to use:**
- Wood density: 480–550 kg/m³ (12% MC).
- Decay resistance: High (Class 1–2 per EN 350).
- Extractives: Thujic acid and other terpenoids confer durability.
- Pulp characteristics: High tear strength, long fiber length (~2.5–3.0 mm).
**Standards and regulation:**
- Timber grading:遵循 ASTM D245 (structural grading) and local building codes for exterior use.
- Pulp quality:符合 ISO 2470 (paper brightness) standards.
**Sustainability and sourcing:**
Natural populations are limited to the Monterey Peninsula (California). Harvesting is restricted; most commercial timber originates from plantations in New Zealand and Australia, where it is classified as an invasive species requiring sustainable management. Sourcing certification (e.g., FSC) is recommended due to limited wild populations.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
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| Callitropsis macrocarpa | (Hartw.) D.P.Little | Syst. Bot. 31: 474 (2006) |
| Cupressus hartwegii | Carrière | Rev. Hort. (Paris) , sér. 4, 4: 233 (1855) |
| Cupressus lambertiana | hort. ex Carrière | Traité Gén. Conif. : 124 (1855) |
| Cupressus macrocarpa var. angulata | Lemmon | Sierra Club Bull. 4: 115 (1902) |
| Cupressus macrocarpa var. farallonensis | Mast. | J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 31: 344 (1896) |
| Cupressus macrocarpa var. lambertiana | Mast. | J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 31: 343. 1896 |
| Cupressus macrocarpa subsp. lobosensis | Silba | J. Int. Conifer Preserv. Soc. 10: 30 (2003) |
| Cupressus reinwardtii | hort. ex Beissn. | Handb. Nadelholzk. : 103 (1891) |
| Neocupressus macrocarpa | (Hartw.) de Laub. | Novon 19: 304 (2009) |
| Cupressus lambertiana var. fastigiata | Carrière | Traité Gén. Conif. 124. 1855 |
| Cupressus macrocarpa f. fastigiata | (Carrière) Rehder | Bibl. Cult. Trees 49 1949 |
| Cupressus macrocarpa f. lutea | (Webster) Rehder | Bibl. Cult. Trees 49 1949 |
| Cupressus macrocarpa var. lutea | Webster | Hardy Conif. Trees 43. 1896 |
| Cupressus macrocarpa var. crippsii | R.Sm. | Pl. Fir Tribe 16. 1874 |
| Cupressus macrocarpa f. crippsii | (R.Sm.) Rehder | Bibl. Cult. Trees 49 1949 |
| Cupressus macrocarpa f. pygmaea | A.B.Jacks. | Gard. Chron. III, 103: 267 1938 |
| Cupressus macrocarpa | Hartw. ex Gordon | J. Hort. Soc. London 4: 296 (-297; fig.). 1849 : use C. macrocarpa Hartw. (1847). |
| Cupressus macrocarpa | Hartw. | J. Hort. Soc. London 2: 187. (1847) |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
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| English | monterey cypress |
| Spanish | cipres de monterey |
| Spanish | ciprés de california |
| Spanish | ciprés monterrey |
| Spanish | cipres de california |
| Spanish | cipres de monterrey |
| Spanish | ciprés de monterrey |
| Spanish | ciprés de monterey |
| Arabic | سرو كبير الثمار |
| Azerbaijani | İrimeyvəli sərv |
| Belarusian | Кіпарыс буйнаплодны |
| Bulgarian | едроплоден кипарис |
| Catalan | xiprer de lambert |
| Catalan | xiprer de monterrey |
| Welsh | cypreswydden monterey |
| German | monterey-zypresse |
| German | großfrüchtige zypresse |
| German | montereyzypresse |
| Greek | Λεμονοκυπάρισσο |
| Basque | monterreyko nekosta |
| Persian | سرو مانتری |
| Finnish | montereynsypressi |
| French | cyprès à gros fruits |
| French | cyprès de lambert |
| French | cypres de lambert |
| French | cyprès de monterey |
| Galician | ciprés de monterrei |
| Galician | alcipreste de california |
| Hebrew | ברוש לימוני |
| Hebrew | ברוש גדול-פירות |
| Hungarian | monterey-ciprus |
| Icelandic | keilusýprus |
| Italian | cipresso di monterey |
| Japanese | モントレーサイプレス |
| Korean | 율마 |
| Lithuanian | dailusis kiparisas |
| Macedonian | крупноплоден чемпрес |
| Macedonian | американски чемпрес |
| Norwegian Bokmål | montereysypress |
| Dutch | monterey-cipres |
| Dutch | monterey cipres |
| Dutch | montereycipres |
| Norwegian Nynorsk | montereysypress |
| Polish | cyprys wielkoszyszkowy |
| Portuguese | cipreste-da-califórnia |
| Portuguese | cipreste de monterey |
| Portuguese | cipreste da califórnia |
| Russian | Кипарис крупноплодный |
| Serbian | Амерички чемпрес |
| Turkish | monteri servisi |
| Chinese | 大果柏 |
| Chinese | 大果柏木 |
| Chinese | 蒙特里柏木 |
Germination/Propagation Top
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Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
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- Argentina Northeast
- Juan Fernández Islands
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Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000912974 |
| UNII | NIQ9W59DWN |
| USDA Plants | CUMA2 |
| Tropicos | 9400259 |
| INPN | 93585 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30188753-2 |
| The Plant List | kew-2748734 |
| Observations.org | 132921 |
| NBN Atlas | NHMSYS0000457766 |
| Nature Serve | 2.128986 |
| IUCN Red List | 30375 |
| IPNI | 30188753-2 |
| iNaturalist | 322545 |
| GBIF | 2684070 |
| Freebase | /m/0289m1 |
| EPPO | CVBMC |
| EOL | 1034856 |
| Elurikkus | 209659 |
| USDA GRIN | 12659 |
| Wikipedia | Hesperocyparis_macrocarpa |
| USDA Plants | HEMA22 |
| Tropicos | 100352004 |
| Flora of Italy | 8420 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60451558-2 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 958817 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 76352 |
| IPNI | 60451558-2 |
| GBIF | 2684075 |
| FEIS | plants/tree/hesmac |
| Calflora (Californian flora) | 11190 |
| USDA GRIN | 461611 |
| CMAUP | NPO18636 |
| Plantarium | 52211 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 958817 |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
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Scientific Literature Top
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