Status:
valid
Authors:
(Parl.) F.Muell.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Syst. Census Austral. Pl. 1: 109. (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580715
Common Names
- Callitris acuminata
- Acuminata Callitris
- Tapered Callitris
Description
Callitris acuminata (also called 'Pointed Callitris', among many other common names) is a coniferous tree, up to 15 m tall. It is native to Australia and New Zealand, and grows in dry woodlands and scrublands. It has grey-green, needle-like leaves and small, yellow-brown cones.
Uses & Benefits
Callitris acuminata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a hedge or windbreak, and its wood is used for fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Callitris acuminata has small, yellow-green flowers that are star-shaped and arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Callitris acuminata is a species of conifer native to Australia. It is an evergreen tree that grows up to 15 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Callitris acuminata
Callitris acuminata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Callitris acuminata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Callitris acuminata?
Callitris acuminata
What type of plant is Callitris acuminata?
Conifer
Where is Callitris acuminata native to?
Australia
Species in the Callitris genus
Callitris acuminata,
Callitris baileyi,
Callitris canescens,
Callitris columellaris,
Callitris drummondii,
Callitris endlicheri,
Callitris macleayana,
Callitris monticola,
Callitris muelleri,
Callitris neocaledonica,
Callitris oblonga,
Callitris preissii,
Callitris rhomboidea,
Callitris roei,
Callitris sulcata,
Callitris verrucosa,
Callitris arenaria,
Callitris pyramidalis,
Callitris pancheri,
Species in the Cupressaceae family
Athrotaxis cupressoides,
Athrotaxis laxifolia,
Athrotaxis selaginoides,
Austrocedrus chilensis,
Callitris acuminata,
Callitris baileyi,
Callitris canescens,
Callitris columellaris,
Callitris drummondii,
Callitris endlicheri,
Callitris macleayana,
Callitris monticola,
Callitris muelleri,
Callitris neocaledonica,
Callitris oblonga,
Callitris preissii,
Callitris rhomboidea,
Callitris roei,
Callitris sulcata,
Callitris verrucosa,
Callitris arenaria,
Callitris pyramidalis,
Callitris pancheri,
Callitropsis nootkatensis,
Calocedrus rupestris,
Calocedrus decurrens,
Calocedrus formosana,
Calocedrus macrolepis,
Chamaecyparis formosensis,
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana,
Chamaecyparis obtusa,
Chamaecyparis pisifera,
Chamaecyparis thyoides,
Chamaecyparis hodginsii,
Chamaecyparis flifera,
Cryptomeria japonica,
Cunninghamia konishii,
Cunninghamia lanceolata,
Cupressus atlantica,
Cupressus austrotibetica,
Cupressus cashmeriana,
Cupressus chengiana,
Cupressus corneyana,
Cupressus duclouxiana,
Cupressus dupreziana,
Cupressus funebris,
Cupressus gigantea,
Cupressus guadalupensis,
Cupressus pendula,
Cupressus sargentii,