Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Species:
imbricatus
ID:
637304

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) de Laub.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 50: 317. (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636636



Common Names

  • Dacrycarpus Imbricatus
  • Imbricated Dacrycarpus
  • Imbricated Kauri Pine


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Synonyms

  • Nageia cupressina (R.Br. ex. Benn.) F.Muell. [valid]
  • Thuja javanica Burm.f. [valid]
  • Podocarpus javanicus (Burm.f.) Merr. [valid]
  • Podocarpus kawaii Hayata [valid]
  • Podocarpus cupressinus R.Br. ex. Benn. [valid]
  • Podocarpus horsfieldii R.Br. ex. Wall. [valid]
  • Podocarpus imbricatus Blume [valid]
  • Bracteocarpus imbricatus (Blume) A.V.Bobrov & Melikyan [valid]
  • Bracteocarpus kawaii (Hayata) A.V.Bobrov & Melikyan [valid]
  • Dacrycarpus kawaii (Hayata) Gaussen [valid]
  • Podocarpus cupressina R.Br. ex. Mirb. [deprecated]

Description

Dacrycarpus imbricatus (also called tawapou, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to New Zealand. It has a straight trunk with a dense, rounded crown and a reddish-brown bark. The leaves are long and narrow, with a glossy green upper surface and a paler underside. It grows in lowland and montane forests, often in association with other native species.

Uses & Benefits

Dacrycarpus imbricatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dacrycarpus imbricatus var. curvulus (Miq.) de Laub.
Dacrycarpus imbricatus var. robustus de Laub.
Dacrycarpus imbricatus var. imbricatus
Dacrycarpus imbricatus var. patulus de Laub.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dacrycarpus imbricatus has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dacrycarpus imbricatus is an evergreen tree that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Dacrycarpus imbricatus

Dacrycarpus imbricatus can be found in New Zealand.

Dacrycarpus imbricatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dacrycarpus imbricatus?

Dacrycarpus imbricatus

What is the common name of Dacrycarpus imbricatus?

Imbricated

What is the natural habitat of Dacrycarpus imbricatus?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Podocarpaceae family

Acmopyle pancheri, Acmopyle sahniana, Afrocarpus dawei, Afrocarpus falcatus, Afrocarpus gracilior, Afrocarpus mannii, Afrocarpus usambarensis, Dacrycarpus cinctus, Dacrycarpus compactus, Dacrycarpus cumingii, Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, Dacrycarpus expansus, Dacrycarpus imbricatus, Dacrycarpus kinabaluensis, Dacrycarpus steupii, Dacrycarpus vieillardii, Dacrydium suprinii, Dacrydium araucarioides, Dacrydium balansae, Dacrydium beccarii, Dacrydium comosum, Dacrydium cornwallianum, Dacrydium cupressinum, Dacrydium elatum, Dacrydium ericoides, Dacrydium gibbsiae, Dacrydium gracile, Dacrydium guillauminii, Dacrydium leptophyllum, Dacrydium lycopodioides, Dacrydium magnum, Dacrydium medium, Dacrydium nausoriense, Dacrydium nidulum, Dacrydium novoguineense, Dacrydium pectinatum, Dacrydium spathoides, Dacrydium xanthandrum, Dacrydium tenuifolium, Dacrydium vieillardii, Falcatifolium angustum, Falcatifolium falciforme, Falcatifolium gruezoi, Falcatifolium papuanum, Falcatifolium sleumeri, Falcatifolium taxoides, Falcatifolium falcatum, Halocarpus bidwillii, Halocarpus biformis, Halocarpus kirkii,

References

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
David John de Laubenfels (1925-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Laub.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for:wfo-0000636636: Placement according to April 2023 Classification