Callitris monticola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cupressales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monticola
ID:
581426
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Garden
Source:
wcs
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Contr. New South Wales Natl. Herb. 2: 385. (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580758
Common Names
- Monticola Cypress Pine
- Monticola Callitris
- Monticola Callitris Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Callitris monticola (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 monticola 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 monticola 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Callitris monticola 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 monticola
Callitris monticola is found in Australia.
Callitris monticola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Callitris monticola?
Callitris monticola
What is the natural habitat of Callitris monticola?
It is found in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands and heathlands.
What is the height of Callitris monticola?
It typically grows to a height of 5–15 m (16–49 ft).
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,
References
Joy Garden (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Garden' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Callitris monticola J.Garden: Placement according to April 2023 Classification