Cedrus brevifolia, as described 1908 by Henry John Elwes (1846 - 1922) and Augustine Henry (1857-1930), is commonly known as Cypriot cedar. A commonly seen synomym is Cedrus libani var. brevifolia.
Description. Cypriot cedar is a medium-growing, evergreen coniferous tree.
Distribution. This species is native to Cyprus - the mountainous area of Pophos, Troodes and Tripylos, where it covers about 500 hectares.
