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
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.
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 Dacrydium genus
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,
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,