Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cupressales
Species:
plumosa
ID:
359303

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.Don) Druce

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 1916: 633. (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358635



Common Names

  • Plume Cedar
  • Plume Incense Cedar
  • Plume White Cedar


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Synonyms

  • Dacrydium plumosum D.Don [valid]
  • Libocedrus plumosa (D.Don) Sarg. [unknown]

Description

Libocedrus plumosa (also called Plumose Libocedrus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height. It is native to New Zealand and is found in moist and shady areas of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Libocedrus plumosa is an evergreen coniferous tree that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Libocedrus plumosa has small, yellow-green flowers in clusters of three, with male and female flowers on separate plants. The seeds are small, winged, and are dispersed by the wind. The seedlings are small, with a single, upright stem and a tuft of needle-like leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Libocedrus plumosa is an evergreen conifer that can reach up to 10m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed in spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in a moist medium such as sand or perlite. Once germinated, the seedlings can be potted up into individual containers.

Where to Find Libocedrus plumosa

Libocedrus plumosa is native to the western United States and Canada.

Libocedrus plumosa FAQ

What are the common names of Libocedrus plumosa?

New Zealand cedar, plumose cedar

What is the natural habitat of Libocedrus plumosa?

It is native to New Zealand and the Kermadec Islands.

What is the growth rate of Libocedrus plumosa?

It grows at a slow to medium rate.

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