Dacrydium magnum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
magnum
ID:
637351
Status:
valid
Authors:
de Laub.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 50: 299. (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636683
Common Names
- Dacrydium magnum
- Large Podocarp
- Large Podocarpus
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- Corneria magna (de Laub.) A.V.Bobrov & Melikyan [valid]
- Dacrydium beccarii rudens de Laub. [valid]
Description
Dacrydium magnum (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 magnum 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 magnum is small and yellowish-green in color. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are slender and long.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dacrydium magnum 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 magnum
Dacrydium magnum can be found in the tropical regions of Asia and Oceania.
Dacrydium magnum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dacrydium magnum?
Dacrydium magnum
What is the common name of Dacrydium magnum?
Giant Mountain Pine
What type of plant is Dacrydium magnum?
Coniferous tree
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,
References
David John de Laubenfels (1925-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Laub.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for:wfo-0000636683: Placement according to April 2023 Classification