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-0000580760
Common Names
- Mueller's Cypress Pine
- Mueller's Callitris
- Mueller Cypress Pine
Description
Callitris muelleri (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 muelleri 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 muelleri 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 muelleri 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 muelleri
Callitris muelleri is found in Australia, New Guinea, and Indonesia.
Callitris muelleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Callitris muelleri?
Callitris muelleri
What is the natural habitat of Callitris muelleri?
It is found in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands and heathlands.
What is the height of Callitris muelleri?
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,