Dacrydium novoguineense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
novoguineense
ID:
637357
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gibbs
Source:
wcs
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Fl. Arfak Mts. 78. (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636689
Common Names
- Dacrydium novoguineense
- New Guinea Podocarp
- New Guinea Podocarpus
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- Corneria novoguineensis A.V.Bobrov & Melikyan [valid]
Description
Dacrydium novoguineense (also called Mountain Celery-top Pine, among many other common names) is a coniferous tree native to New Guinea 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 novoguineense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dacrydium novoguineense has small, yellowish flowers with four petals and a single stamen. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.
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Dacrydium novoguineense is an evergreen tree that grows up to 25 m (82 ft) tall. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Dacrydium novoguineense
Dacrydium novoguineense can be found in the tropical regions of Asia and Oceania.
Dacrydium novoguineense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dacrydium novoguineense?
Dacrydium novoguineense
What is the common name of Dacrydium novoguineense?
New Guinea Pine
What type of plant is Dacrydium novoguineense?
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
Lilian Suzette Gibbs (1870-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gibbs' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for:wfo-0000636689: Placement according to April 2023 Classification