Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cupressales
Species:
nootkatensis
ID:
912568

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.Don) Oerst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Frilands-Traevaext. 17. (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911903

Common Names

  • Callitropsis nootkatensis
  • Nootkatensis Callitropsis
  • Nootka Cypress

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Description

Callitropsis nootkatensis (also called Nootka Cypress, among many other common names) is a species of conifer in the Cupressaceae family. It is native to western North America and is found in temperate forests. It is an evergreen tree with scale-like foliage and small, yellow-brown cones.

Uses & Benefits

Callitropsis nootkatensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife. It has also been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callitropsis nootkatensis has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callitropsis nootkatensis is a species of conifer native to western North America. It is an evergreen tree that grows to a height of 20-30 m. It has opposite, simple leaves and small, yellow-green cones. The fruit is a small, brown cone. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Callitropsis nootkatensis

Callitropsis nootkatensis can be found in the temperate regions of North America.

Species in the Callitropsis genus

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

David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Anders Sandøe Ørsted (1816-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oerst.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Callitropsis nootkatensis (D.Don) Oerst.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification