Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Species:
toatoa
ID:
482626

Status:
valid

Authors:
Molloy

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 34: 290. (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481958

Common Names

  • Phyllocladus toatoa
  • Phyllocladus toatoa
  • Phyllocladus toatoa

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Synonyms

  • Phyllocladus glaucus Kirk [valid]

Description

Phyllocladus toatoa (also called Toatoa, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial shrub with succulent leaves. It is native to New Zealand and grows in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllocladus toatoa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllocladus toatoa is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, dark green cone with a single seed inside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllocladus toatoa is a slow-growing shrub that can reach up to 20 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the fall and cuttings should be taken in the spring.

Where to Find Phyllocladus toatoa

Phyllocladus toatoa is a species of conifer native to New Zealand.

Phyllocladus toatoa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllocladus toatoa?

Phyllocladus toatoa

What is the family of Phyllocladus toatoa?

Podocarpaceae

What is the common name of Phyllocladus toatoa?

Toatoa

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

Brian Peter John Molloy (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molloy' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for:wfo-0000481958: Placement according to April 2023 Classification