Status:
valid
Authors:
(Endl.) F.Muell.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Syst. Census Austral. Pl. 1: 109. (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580782
Common Names
- Roe's Cypress Pine
- Roe's Callitris
- Roe Cypress Pine
Description
Callitris roei (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 roei 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 roei has small, yellow-green flowers, which are followed by small, woody, cone-like fruits containing small, winged seeds. The seedlings are small and have a conical shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Callitris roei is an evergreen conifer native to Australia. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates, and is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Callitris roei
Callitris roei is native to Australia.
Callitris roei FAQ
What is the common name of Callitris roei?
Roe's Cypress
What is the natural range of Callitris roei?
Eastern Australia
What is the growth habit of Callitris roei?
Small to medium-sized evergreen tree
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,