Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cupressales
Genus:
Species:
neocaledonica
ID:
581429

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dummer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 52: 239. (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580761

Common Names

  • New Caledonian Cypress Pine
  • New Caledonian Callitris
  • New Caledonian Callitris Pine

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Description

Callitris neocaledonica (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 neocaledonica 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 neocaledonica 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callitris neocaledonica 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 neocaledonica

Callitris neocaledonica is found in New Caledonia.

Callitris neocaledonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callitris neocaledonica?

Callitris neocaledonica

What is the natural habitat of Callitris neocaledonica?

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

What is the height of Callitris neocaledonica?

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,