Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cupressales
Species:
bidwillii
ID:
359282

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Handb. N. Zeal. Fl. 1: 257. (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358614

Common Names

  • Bidwill's Cedar
  • Bunya Cedar
  • New Zealand Cedar

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Description

Libocedrus bidwillii (also called Bidwill's Incense Cedar, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has dark green needles and small, yellow-brown cones. It grows in sunny, dry habitats such as rocky hillsides and open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Libocedrus bidwillii is an evergreen conifer that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating respiratory and digestive ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Libocedrus bidwillii has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in the spring. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are small and conical in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Libocedrus bidwillii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy stems and placed in a moist, sandy soil. Both methods should be done in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Libocedrus bidwillii

Libocedrus bidwillii is native to New Zealand.

Libocedrus bidwillii FAQ

What are the common names of Libocedrus bidwillii?

Common names of Libocedrus bidwillii include Bidwill's Cedar and Bidwill's Libocedrus.

What is the distribution of Libocedrus bidwillii?

Libocedrus bidwillii is native to New Zealand.

What type of habitat does Libocedrus bidwillii prefer?

Libocedrus bidwillii prefers moist, shady habitats.

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Libocedrus bidwillii Hook.f.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification