Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
637318

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brongn. & Gris

Source:
wcs

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 16: 328. (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636650



Common Names

  • Dacrydium balansae
  • Balansae Dacrydium
  • Balansae Dacrydium Pine


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Synonyms

  • Metadacrydium balansae (Brongn. & Gris) Baum.-Bod. ex. Melikyan & A.V.Bobrov [valid]
  • Metadacrydium balansae (Brongn. & Gris) Baum.-Bod. [valid]

Description

Dacrydium balansae (also called Mountain Pine, among many other common names) is a coniferous tree native to New Zealand. It grows to a height of 10–20 m and has a trunk diameter of up to 0.5 m. It is found in montane forests at altitudes of 800–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Dacrydium balansae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dacrydium balansae has small, yellow 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

Dacrydium balansae 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 Dacrydium balansae

Dacrydium balansae can be found in New Caledonia.

Dacrydium balansae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dacrydium balansae?

Dacrydium balansae

What is the natural habitat of Dacrydium balansae?

Dacrydium balansae is native to the subtropical forests of New Caledonia.

What is the growth rate of Dacrydium balansae?

Dacrydium balansae grows at a moderate rate of about 1 foot per year.

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

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.
Conifer TEN record for:wfo-0000636650: Placement according to April 2023 Classification