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Callitris oblonga
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Gymnospermae
Division: Pinophyta
Class: Pinopsida
Order: Cupressales
Family: Cupressaceae
Genus: Callitris
Species:
C. oblonga
Binomial name
Callitris oblonga
Subspecies
  • C. o. subsp. oblonga
  • C. o. subsp. corangensis K.D. Hill
  • C. o. subsp. parva K.D. Hill

Callitris oblonga, also known as the South Esk pine, [2] pygmy cypress pine, [3] pigmy cypress pine, river pine, or Tasmanian cypress pine, [4] is a species of conifer in the family Cupressaceae. It is endemic to Australia, where it is native to New South Wales and Tasmania, [5] with one subspecies introduced in Victoria. [6] It is considered vulnerable and faces a number of threats including land clearing, habitat degradation, and damage from or competition with invasive species. [7]

Taxonomy

There are three subspecies currently recognised: [7]

  • C. o. oblonga – northeast Tasmania, [7] introduced in Victoria [6]
  • C. o. corangensis (K.D. Hill) – New England Tablelands in northern New South Wales [7]
  • C. o. parva (K.D. Hill) – Corang River catchment in southern New South Wales [7]

Description

Callitris oblonga is an evergreen shrub or small tree growing to 5 meters tall with leaves measuring 4-5 millimeters long. [8] This species is monoecious. The female cones are egg shaped, measuring 12-15 millimeters in diameter, sessile or borne on short fruiting branchlets, and may occur singly or in clusters. [5]

References

  1. ^ Thomas, P. (2013). "Callitris oblonga". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T30542A2794516. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T30542A2794516.en.
  2. ^ Wapstra, Hans; Wapstra, Annie; Wapstra, Mark; Gilfedder, Louise. "The Little Book of Common Names for Tasmanian Plants" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
  3. ^ "Pygmy Cypress Pine – profile". NSW Department of Planning and Environment. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
  4. ^ Eckenwalder, J.E. 2009. Conifers of the World: The Complete Reference. Timber Press
  5. ^ a b "Callitris oblonga (pigmy cypress-pine)". The Gymnosperm Database. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
  6. ^ a b "Callitris oblonga subsp. oblonga". VicFlora. Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
  7. ^ a b c d e Thomas, P (2013). "Callitris oblonga". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T30542A2794516.en. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
  8. ^ "Callitris oblonga". New South Wales Flora Online. Retrieved 3 December 2022.