Dacrydium cornwallianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cornwallianum
ID:
637324
Status:
valid
Authors:
(de Laub.) de Laub.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
in Fl. Males. 10: 366. (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636656
Common Names
- Dacrydium cornwallianum
- Cornwallian Dacrydium
- Cornwallian Dacrydium Pine
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- Dacrydium nidulum araucarioides de Laub. [valid]
Description
Dacrydium cornwallianum (also called Mountain Pine, among many other common names) is a coniferous tree native to New Zealand. It grows to a height of 10–20 m and has a trunk diameter of up to 0.5 m. It is found in montane forests at altitudes of 800–2,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Dacrydium cornwallianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make furniture, flooring, and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dacrydium cornwallianum has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, round leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dacrydium cornwallianum is an evergreen tree that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Dacrydium cornwallianum
Dacrydium cornwallianum can be found in New Zealand.
Dacrydium cornwallianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dacrydium cornwallianum?
Dacrydium cornwallianum
What is the natural habitat of Dacrydium cornwallianum?
Dacrydium cornwallianum is native to the subtropical forests of New Zealand.
What is the growth rate of Dacrydium cornwallianum?
Dacrydium cornwallianum grows at a moderate rate of about 1 foot per year.
Species in the Dacrydium genus
Dacrydium suprinii, Dacrydium araucarioides, Dacrydium balansae, Dacrydium beccarii, Dacrydium comosum, Dacrydium cornwallianum, Dacrydium cupressinum, Dacrydium elatum, Dacrydium ericoides, Dacrydium gibbsiae, Dacrydium gracile, Dacrydium guillauminii, Dacrydium leptophyllum, Dacrydium lycopodioides, Dacrydium magnum, Dacrydium medium, Dacrydium nausoriense, Dacrydium nidulum, Dacrydium novoguineense, Dacrydium pectinatum, Dacrydium spathoides, Dacrydium xanthandrum, Dacrydium tenuifolium, Dacrydium vieillardii,
Species in the Podocarpaceae family
Acmopyle pancheri, Acmopyle sahniana, Afrocarpus dawei, Afrocarpus falcatus, Afrocarpus gracilior, Afrocarpus mannii, Afrocarpus usambarensis, Dacrycarpus cinctus, Dacrycarpus compactus, Dacrycarpus cumingii, Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, Dacrycarpus expansus, Dacrycarpus imbricatus, Dacrycarpus kinabaluensis, Dacrycarpus steupii, Dacrycarpus vieillardii, Dacrydium suprinii, Dacrydium araucarioides, Dacrydium balansae, Dacrydium beccarii, Dacrydium comosum, Dacrydium cornwallianum, Dacrydium cupressinum, Dacrydium elatum, Dacrydium ericoides, Dacrydium gibbsiae, Dacrydium gracile, Dacrydium guillauminii, Dacrydium leptophyllum, Dacrydium lycopodioides, Dacrydium magnum, Dacrydium medium, Dacrydium nausoriense, Dacrydium nidulum, Dacrydium novoguineense, Dacrydium pectinatum, Dacrydium spathoides, Dacrydium xanthandrum, Dacrydium tenuifolium, Dacrydium vieillardii, Falcatifolium angustum, Falcatifolium falciforme, Falcatifolium gruezoi, Falcatifolium papuanum, Falcatifolium sleumeri, Falcatifolium taxoides, Falcatifolium falcatum, Halocarpus bidwillii, Halocarpus biformis, Halocarpus kirkii,
References
David John de Laubenfels (1925-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Laub.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for:wfo-0000636656: Placement according to April 2023 Classification