Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Genus:
Species:
lycopodioides
ID:
637350

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brongn. & Gris

Source:
wcs

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 16: 329. (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636682



Common Names

  • Dacrydium lycopodioides
  • Clubmoss Podocarp
  • Clubmoss Podocarpus


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Synonyms

  • Gaussenia lycopodioides (Brongn. & Gris) A.V.Bobrov & Melikyan [valid]

Description

Dacrydium lycopodioides (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 lycopodioides 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 lycopodioides 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 lycopodioides 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 lycopodioides

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

Dacrydium lycopodioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dacrydium lycopodioides?

Dacrydium lycopodioides

What is the common name of Dacrydium lycopodioides?

Mountain Pine

What type of plant is Dacrydium lycopodioides?

Coniferous tree

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-0000636682: Placement according to April 2023 Classification