Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Genus:
Species:
pectinatum
ID:
637361

Status:
valid

Authors:
de Laub.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 50: 289. (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636693

Common Names

  • Rimu
  • Red Pine
  • New Zealand Red Pine

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Synonyms

  • Corneria pectinata (de Laub.) A.V.Bobrov & Melikyan [valid]
  • Dacrydium pectinatum robustum de Laub. [valid]

Description

Dacrydium pectinatum (also called Mountain Celery-top Pine, among many other common names) is a coniferous tree native to New Zealand and parts of Australia. It has a pyramidal shape with a straight trunk and horizontal branches. It grows in moist, sheltered areas, such as in valleys and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Dacrydium pectinatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dacrydium pectinatum has small, yellowish flowers with four petals and a single stamen. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dacrydium pectinatum is an evergreen tree that grows up to 25 m (82 ft) tall. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Dacrydium pectinatum

Dacrydium pectinatum can be found in the tropical regions of Asia and Oceania.

Dacrydium pectinatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dacrydium pectinatum?

Dacrydium pectinatum

What is the common name of Dacrydium pectinatum?

Comb Mountain Pine

What type of plant is Dacrydium pectinatum?

Coniferous tree

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-0000636693: Placement according to April 2023 Classification