Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cupressales
Genus:
Species:
macleayana
ID:
581422

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) F.Muell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Rep. Burdek. Exped. 17. (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580754

Common Names

  • MacLeay's Cypress Pine
  • MacLeay's Callitris
  • MacLeay Cypress Pine

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Description

Callitris macleayana (also called White Cypress Pine, among many other common names) is a coniferous tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It has a dense, conical crown and its bark is grey-brown and fibrous. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Callitris macleayana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and for its timber, which is used in the production of furniture and wood panelling.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callitris macleayana has small, yellowish-green flowers that are produced in clusters. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callitris macleayana 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 macleayana

Callitris macleayana is found in Australia.

Callitris macleayana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callitris macleayana?

Callitris macleayana

What is the natural habitat of Callitris macleayana?

It is found in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands and heathlands.

What is the height of Callitris macleayana?

It typically grows to a height of 5–15 m (16–49 ft).

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,

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