Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Genus:
Species:
suprinii
ID:
507623

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nimsch

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 118: 52. (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506955



Common Names

  • Dacrydium suprinii
  • Suprin's Dacrydium
  • Suprinii Dacrydium


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Description

Dacrydium suprinii (also called Suprin's Dacrydium, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to New Zealand. It grows in sandy and gravelly soils, often in dry areas, and can reach up to 7 m in height.

Uses & Benefits

Dacrydium suprinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine for treating fever and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dacrydium suprinii are white and have four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dacrydium suprinii is a small evergreen tree native to the Hawaiian Islands. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location. Once the cutting has rooted, it can be transplanted into its permanent location.

Where to Find Dacrydium suprinii

Dacrydium suprinii is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.

Dacrydium suprinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dacrydium suprinii?

Dacrydium suprinii

What is the natural habitat of Dacrydium suprinii?

Lowland rainforests, montane forests, and disturbed areas

What is the flower color of Dacrydium suprinii?

White or yellow

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

Hubertus Nimsch (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nimsch' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for:wfo-0000506955: Placement according to April 2023 Classification