Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Genus:
Species:
leptophyllum
ID:
637348

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wasscher) de Laub.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
in Fl. Males. 10: 371. (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636680

Common Names

  • Dacrydium leptophyllum
  • Narrowleaf Podocarp
  • Narrowleaf Podocarpus

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Synonyms

  • Podocarpus leptophyllus Wasscher [valid]
  • Bracteocarpus leptophyllus (Wasscher) A.V.Bobrov & Melikyan [valid]
  • Corneria leptophylla (Wasscher) A.V.Bobrov & Melikyan [valid]
  • Dacrycarpus leptophyllus (Wasscher) Gaussen [valid]
  • Podocarpus leptophylla Wasscher [unknown]

Description

Dacrydium leptophyllum (also called Mountain Celery-top Pine, among many other common names) is a coniferous tree native to New Zealand and parts of Australia. It has a pyramidal shape with a straight trunk and horizontal branches. It grows in moist, sheltered areas, such as in valleys and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Dacrydium leptophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make furniture, flooring, and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dacrydium leptophyllum is small and yellowish-green in color. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are slender and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dacrydium leptophyllum is a slow-growing evergreen tree that can reach up to 40 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a warm, moist environment.

Where to Find Dacrydium leptophyllum

Dacrydium leptophyllum can be found in the tropical regions of Asia and Oceania.

Dacrydium leptophyllum FAQ

What are the common names of Dacrydium leptophyllum?

Narrow-Leaved Podocarp

What is the native range of Dacrydium leptophyllum?

New Zealand

What is the growth habit of Dacrydium leptophyllum?

It is a tree that grows up to 20 meters in height

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

David John de Laubenfels (1925-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Laub.' in the authors string.
Jacob Wasscher (1911-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wasscher' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for:wfo-0000636680: Placement according to April 2023 Classification