Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell. ex. Parl.) Quinn
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Austral. J. Bot. 30: 318. (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000714909
Common Names
- Halocarpus kirkii
- Kirkii Plant
- Halocarpus Kirkii
Description
Halocarpus kirkii (also called 'Kirk's Halocarpus', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to New Zealand. It has small, oval-shaped, leathery leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in moist, forested areas and is tolerant of a range of soil types.
Uses & Benefits
Halocarpus kirkii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its timber, which is durable and resistant to rot.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Halocarpus kirkii has small, white flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Halocarpus kirkii is a small, evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It is a member of the family Haloragaceae. It is a slow-growing plant with a spreading habit and can reach up to 2 meters in height. It has small, dark green leaves and white or pinkish flowers. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant once established. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Halocarpus kirkii
Halocarpus kirkii is found in New Zealand.
Halocarpus kirkii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Halocarpus kirkii?
Halocarpus kirkii
What are the common names of Halocarpus kirkii?
Common names include Kirk's Podocarp, Mountain Pine, and Mountain Podocarp
What is the natural habitat of Halocarpus kirkii?
Halocarpus kirkii is native to New Zealand
Species in the Halocarpus genus
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,