Class
Order
Family
Classification
Subordinate Taxa
Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Callitris Vent., Dec. Gen. Nov. 10 (1808)
Synonymy:
- = Octoclinis F. Muell, Trans. & Proc. Philos. Inst. Victoria 2: 21 (1857)
Vernacular Name(s):
Cypress pine
Description
Monoecious trees or shrubs. Branchlets not obviously flattened, in several planes, with ultimate shoots angular. Juvenile lvs needle-like or subulate, in whorls of 4. Adult lvs scale-like, in whorls of 3–(4), lacking prominent dorsal gland. ♂ strobili (cones) solitary and terminal on short ultimate shoots, or several towards shoot apex, cylindric to oblong, usually yellow, with numerous stamens in whorls of 3. ♀ cones solitary or several on short lateral shoots, globose to ovoid, ripening in 1–2 years. Scales 6 or 8, in 2 whorls attached round central column, their bases uniting after fertilisation to appear as 1 whorl, the alternate scales (corresponding to outer whorl) shorter and narrower, with a subapical mucronate boss or umbo on each scale, smooth or verrucose; ovules 6-c. 55 to each scale. Mature cone persistent, sometimes enlarging after maturity. Fertile seeds 1–2–(3) on each scale, winged; cotyledons 2.
[From: Webb et al. (1988) Flora of New Zealand. Volume 4.]
Biostatus
Exotic
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Exotic: Fully Naturalised | 1 |
| Exotic: Casual | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
Bibliography
Farjon, A 2001: World Checklist and Bibliography of Conifers. Edition 2. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond.
Mabberley, D.J. 2008: Mabberley's plant book, a portable dictionary of plants, their classification and uses. Edition 3. Cambridge University Press.
Mueller, F.J.H. 1858: On the Octoclinis Macleayana — a new Australian Pine. Transactions and Proceedings of the Philosophical Institute of Victoria 2: 20–2.
Ventenat, E.P. 1808: Decas Generum Novorum, aut parum Cognitorum. E. Dufart, Paris.
