Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cupressales
Species:
glyptostroboides
ID:
452788

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hu & W.C.Cheng

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Bull. Fan Mem. Inst. Biol. n.s., 1: 154. (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452120



Common Names

  • Metasequoia glyptostroboides
  • Glyptostroboides Metasequoia
  • Glyptostroboides's Metasequoia


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Description

Metasequoia glyptostroboides (also called 'Dawn Redwood', among many other common names) is a deciduous conifer native to the Sichuan and Hubei provinces of China, growing in moist, shady forests and grasslands. It has a pyramidal shape with feathery, lacy foliage and reddish-brown bark. The cones are small and round.

Uses & Benefits

Metasequoia glyptostroboides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for construction and furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Metasequoia glyptostroboides is yellow, with a tubular corolla and a four-lobed calyx. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metasequoia glyptostroboides is a rhizomatous perennial that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in spring.

Where to Find Metasequoia glyptostroboides

Metasequoia glyptostroboides can be found in China.

Metasequoia glyptostroboides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metasequoia glyptostroboides?

Metasequoia glyptostroboides

What is the common name of Metasequoia glyptostroboides?

None

What is the natural habitat of Metasequoia glyptostroboides?

Tropical forests of Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam

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

Hu Xiansu (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hu' in the authors string.
Wan Chun Cheng (1908-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Cheng' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Metasequoia glyptostroboides Hu & W.C.Cheng: Placement according to April 2023 Classification