Lepidothamnus intermedius

Lepidothamnus intermedius
Foliage
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Gymnosperms
Division: Pinophyta
Class: Pinopsida
Order: Araucariales
Family: Podocarpaceae
Genus: Lepidothamnus
Species:
L. intermedius
Binomial name
Lepidothamnus intermedius
(Kirk) Quinn
Synonyms
  • Dacrydium intermedium Kirk
  • Dacrydium intermedium var. gracile Kirk

Lepidothamnus intermedius, commonly known as the yellow silver pine, is a species of conifer in the family Podocarpaceae. It is a tree endemic to New Zealand.

Description

It is a dioecious tree that reaches 15 m in height. The trunk is often multi-trunked with a diameter of 0.3–0.6 m and the bark is grey-brown. Foliage is usually bright yellow-green but can also be brown.

Distribution

This species is found in the North Island and in western parts of the South Island and Stewart Island.

References

  1. ↑ Thomas, P. (2013). "Lepidothamnus intermedius". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013 e.T42480A2982017. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T42480A2982017.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Lepidothamnus intermedius (Kirk) Quinn, 1982". New Zealand Organisms Register. Landcare Research New Zealand. Retrieved 15 January 2016.
  3. ↑ "Lepidothamnus intermedius (Kirk) Quinn". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 September 2026.
  4. ↑ "Lepidothamnus intermedius". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
  5. ↑ Eagle, Audrey (2008). Eagle's complete trees and shrubs of New Zealand volume one. Wellington: Te Papa Press. p. 24. ISBN 978-0-909010-08-9.