Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cupressales
Species:
disticha
ID:
1142777

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Heer) Miki

Source:
tro

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Jap. J. Bot. 11: 261. (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142115



Common Names

  • Metasequoia Disticha
  • Disticha Metasequoia
  • Metasequoia


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Description

Metasequoia disticha (also called Dawn Redwood, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree. It can reach up to 40 m in height and has a conical habit. It is native to China and is found in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Metasequoia disticha is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metasequoia disticha has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in panicles. The flowers are followed by small, round, red fruits that contain a single seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem with two needle-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metasequoia disticha can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seedling mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a well-drained rooting medium. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Metasequoia disticha

Metasequoia disticha can be found in China.

Species in the Metasequoia genus

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

Oswald Heer (1809-1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heer' in the authors string.
Shigeru Miki (1901-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miki' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Metasequoia disticha (Heer) Miki: Placement according to April 2023 Classification