Halocarpus biformis

Halocarpus biformis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Gymnosperms
Division: Pinophyta
Class: Pinopsida
Order: Araucariales
Family: Podocarpaceae
Genus: Halocarpus
Species:
H. biformis
Binomial name
Halocarpus biformis
Synonyms
  • Dacrydium biforme (Hook.) Pilger
  • Dacrydium colensoi Kirk
  • Podocarpus biformis Hook.

Halocarpus biformis, the yellow pine or pink pine, is a species of dioecious coniferous tree in the family Podocarpaceae, endemic to New Zealand. It yields a tight-grained, sweet-smelling, and extremely durable wood.

Description

Halocarpus biformis is a species of small dioecious tree or shrub that can attain heights of 10 metres (33 feet), but is usually a low-spreading bush in open areas.

It has silvery-grey bark, with a reddish brown inner layer.

Taxonomy

The species was formerly known as Dacrydium biforme.

Distribution and habitat

Halocarpus biformis is found at higher elevations in the volcanic plateau of the North Island and at lower elevations of the South Island and Stewart Island. Usually grows between 600–1,370 m (1,970–4,490 ft) above sea level.

In Fiordland, it grows in damp sites in lowland forest.

References

  1. ↑ Farjon, A. (2013). "Halocarpus biformis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013 e.T42479A2981977. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T42479A2981977.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 "Halocarpus biformis". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
  3. ↑ "Halocarpus biformis". The Gymnosperm Database. Retrieved 19 July 2017.
  4. 1 2 "Halocarpus biforme - Faculty of Science - The University of Auckland". web.auckland.ac.nz. Archived from the original on 8 February 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
  5. ↑ "Flora of New Zealand | Taxon Profile | Halocarpus biformis". www.nzflora.info. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
  6. ↑ Metcalf, L. J. (2002). A photographic guide to trees of New Zealand. Auckland, N.Z: New Holland. ISBN 978-1-877246-57-9.
  7. ↑ Peat, Neville; Patrick, Brian (2005). Wild Fiordland: discovering the natural history of a world heritage area (Revised ed.). Dunedin, New Zealand: University of Otago Press. ISBN 978-1-877372-27-8.

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