Dacrydium spathoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spathoides
ID:
637364
Status:
valid
Authors:
de Laub.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 50: 299. (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636696
Common Names
- Rimu
- Red Pine
- New Zealand Red Pine
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- Corneria spathoides (de Laub.) A.V.Bobrov & Melikyan [valid]
Description
Dacrydium spathoides (also called Spatulate Dacrydium, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. It grows up to 25 m tall, with a trunk up to 0.5 m diameter. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun and is often found in mountain forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dacrydium spathoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is drought tolerant, making it an ideal choice for dry climates. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dacrydium spathoides 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dacrydium spathoides 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 spathoides
Dacrydium spathoides is native to New Zealand. It can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Dacrydium spathoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dacrydium spathoides?
Dacrydium spathoides
What is the common name of Dacrydium spathoides?
Spath Mountain Pine
What type of plant is Dacrydium spathoides?
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-0000636696: Placement according to April 2023 Classification