Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cupressales
Species:
austrocaledonicus
ID:
359281

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brongn. & Gris

Source:
wcs

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 18: 140 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358613



Common Names

  • Libocedrus austrocaledonicus
  • Austrocaledonicus Libocedrus
  • Libocedrus


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Description

Libocedrus austrocaledonicus (also called New Caledonian Incense Cedar, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has dark green needles and small, yellow-brown cones. It grows in sunny, dry habitats such as rocky hillsides and open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Libocedrus austrocaledonicus is an evergreen conifer that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating respiratory and digestive ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Libocedrus austrocaledonicus has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Libocedrus austrocaledonicus can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy stems and placed in a moist, sandy soil. Both methods should be done in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Libocedrus austrocaledonicus

Libocedrus austrocaledonicus is native to New Caledonia.

Libocedrus austrocaledonicus FAQ

What are the common names of Libocedrus austrocaledonicus?

Common names of Libocedrus austrocaledonicus include New Caledonian Cedar and New Caledonian Libocedrus.

What is the distribution of Libocedrus austrocaledonicus?

Libocedrus austrocaledonicus is native to New Caledonia.

What type of habitat does Libocedrus austrocaledonicus prefer?

Libocedrus austrocaledonicus prefers moist, shady habitats.

Species in the Cupressaceae family

Athrotaxis cupressoides, Athrotaxis laxifolia, Athrotaxis selaginoides, Austrocedrus chilensis, Callitris acuminata, Callitris baileyi, Callitris canescens, Callitris columellaris, Callitris drummondii, Callitris endlicheri, Callitris macleayana, Callitris monticola, Callitris muelleri, Callitris neocaledonica, Callitris oblonga, Callitris preissii, Callitris rhomboidea, Callitris roei, Callitris sulcata, Callitris verrucosa, Callitris arenaria, Callitris pyramidalis, Callitris pancheri, Callitropsis nootkatensis, Calocedrus rupestris, Calocedrus decurrens, Calocedrus formosana, Calocedrus macrolepis, Chamaecyparis formosensis, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana, Chamaecyparis obtusa, Chamaecyparis pisifera, Chamaecyparis thyoides, Chamaecyparis hodginsii, Chamaecyparis flifera, Cryptomeria japonica, Cunninghamia konishii, Cunninghamia lanceolata, Cupressus atlantica, Cupressus austrotibetica, Cupressus cashmeriana, Cupressus chengiana, Cupressus corneyana, Cupressus duclouxiana, Cupressus dupreziana, Cupressus funebris, Cupressus gigantea, Cupressus guadalupensis, Cupressus pendula, Cupressus sargentii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2338367: Based on the initial data import
Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Jean Antoine Arthur Gris (1829-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gris' in the authors string.