Callitris oblonga

Callitris oblonga
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Gymnosperms
Division: Pinophyta
Class: Pinopsida
Order: Cupressales
Family: Cupressaceae
Genus: Callitris
Species:
C. oblonga
Binomial name
Callitris oblonga
Subspecies
  • C. o. subsp. oblonga
  • C. o. subsp. corangensis K.D. Hill
  • C. o. subsp. parva K.D. Hill

Callitris oblonga, the South Esk pine, pygmy cypress pine, river pine, or Tasmanian cypress pine, is a species of conifer in the cypress family, Cupressaceae. It is endemic to Australia, where it is native to New South Wales and Tasmania, with one subspecies introduced in Victoria. It is considered vulnerable and faces a number of threats including land clearing, habitat degradation, and damage from or competition with invasive species. Callitris oblonga forms a wetland community with Eucalyptus ovata known as the Eucalyptus ovata—Callitris oblonga forests.

Taxonomy

There are three subspecies currently recognised:

Description

Callitris oblonga is a coniferous shrub or small tree growing to 5 meters tall with leaves measuring 4-5 millimeters long. This species is monoecious. The female cones are egg shaped, measuring 12-15 millimeters in diameter, sessile or borne on short fruiting branchlets, and may occur singly or in clusters.

References

  1. ↑ Thomas, P. (2013). "Callitris oblonga". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013 e.T30542A2794516. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T30542A2794516.en.
  2. ↑ Wapstra, Hans; Wapstra, Annie; Wapstra, Mark; Gilfedder, Louise. "The Little Book of Common Names for Tasmanian Plants" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
  3. ↑ "Pygmy Cypress Pine – profile". NSW Department of Planning and Environment. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
  4. ↑ Eckenwalder, J.E. 2009. Conifers of the World: The Complete Reference. Timber Press
  5. 1 2 3 "Callitris oblonga (pigmy cypress-pine)". The Gymnosperm Database. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
  6. 1 2 "Callitris oblonga subsp. oblonga". VicFlora. Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 Thomas, P (2013). "Callitris oblonga". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T30542A2794516.en. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
  8. ↑ "Callitris oblonga". New South Wales Flora Online. Retrieved 3 December 2022.