Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cupressales
Genus:
Species:
arenaria
ID:
917898

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.A.Gardner) J.E.Piggin & J.J.Bruhl

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 23: 82. (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917233

Common Names

  • Callitris Arenaria
  • Arenaria Cypress
  • Arenaria Pine

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Description

Callitris arenaria (also called Sand Cypress, among many other common names) is a conifer native to Australia. It has small, scale-like leaves and small, cone-shaped fruits. It grows in dry, sandy areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Callitris arenaria is a species of conifer native to Australia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callitris arenaria has a small, white flower with yellow and pink markings. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callitris arenaria is a conifer native to Australia. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is drought tolerant. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Callitris arenaria

Callitris arenaria is native to Australia.

Species in the Cupressaceae family

Athrotaxis cupressoides, Athrotaxis laxifolia, Athrotaxis selaginoides, Austrocedrus chilensis, Callitris acuminata, Callitris baileyi, Callitris canescens, Callitris columellaris, Callitris drummondii, Callitris endlicheri, Callitris macleayana, Callitris monticola, Callitris muelleri, Callitris neocaledonica, Callitris oblonga, Callitris preissii, Callitris rhomboidea, Callitris roei, Callitris sulcata, Callitris verrucosa, Callitris arenaria, Callitris pyramidalis, Callitris pancheri, Callitropsis nootkatensis, Calocedrus rupestris, Calocedrus decurrens, Calocedrus formosana, Calocedrus macrolepis, Chamaecyparis formosensis, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana, Chamaecyparis obtusa, Chamaecyparis pisifera, Chamaecyparis thyoides, Chamaecyparis hodginsii, Chamaecyparis flifera, Cryptomeria japonica, Cunninghamia konishii, Cunninghamia lanceolata, Cupressus atlantica, Cupressus austrotibetica, Cupressus cashmeriana, Cupressus chengiana, Cupressus corneyana, Cupressus duclouxiana, Cupressus dupreziana, Cupressus funebris, Cupressus gigantea, Cupressus guadalupensis, Cupressus pendula, Cupressus sargentii,

References

Charles Austin Gardner (1896-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Gardner' in the authors string.
Jeremy Bruhl (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Bruhl' in the authors string.
Josephine E. Piggin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.E.Piggin' in the authors string.