Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cupressales
Genus:
Species:
sulcata
ID:
581456

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Parl.) Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 39: 16. (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580788

Common Names

  • Sulcate Cypress Pine
  • Sulcate Callitris
  • Sulcate Callitris Pine

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Description

Callitris sulcata (also called Callitris, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree with small, scale-like leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Callitris sulcata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a hedge or windbreak, and its wood is used for fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callitris sulcata 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callitris sulcata 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 sulcata

Callitris sulcata is found in Australia.

Callitris sulcata FAQ

What is the common name of Callitris sulcata?

Sulcate Cypress

What is the natural range of Callitris sulcata?

Eastern Australia

What is the growth habit of Callitris sulcata?

Small to medium-sized evergreen tree

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

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Callitris sulcata (Parl.) Schltr.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification