Status:
valid
Authors:
(Parl.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex. F.Muell.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Syst. Census Austral. Pl. 1: 109. (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580740
Common Names
- Drummondii Callitris
- Drummondii Cypress Pine
- Drummondii Callitris
Description
Callitris drummondii (also called Callitris, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree with small, scale-like leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Callitris drummondii 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 drummondii has small, yellowish-green flowers that are produced in clusters. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Callitris drummondii is a hardy evergreen conifer that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Callitris drummondii
Callitris drummondii is found in Australia.
Callitris drummondii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Callitris drummondii?
Callitris drummondii
What type of plant is Callitris drummondii?
Conifer
Where is Callitris drummondii 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,