Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cupressales
Genus:
Species:
oblonga
ID:
581430

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rich. & A.Rich.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Comm. Bot. Conif. Cycad. 49. (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580762

Common Names

  • Oblong Cypress Pine
  • Oblong Callitris
  • Oblong Callitris Pine

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Description

Callitris oblonga (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 oblonga 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Callitris oblonga sub. corangensis K.D.Hill
Callitris oblonga sub. parva K.D.Hill
Callitris oblonga sub. oblonga

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callitris oblonga 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 oblonga 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 oblonga

Callitris oblonga is found in Australia, New Guinea, and Indonesia.

Callitris oblonga FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callitris oblonga?

Callitris oblonga

What is the natural habitat of Callitris oblonga?

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

What is the height of Callitris oblonga?

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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