Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cupressales
Genus:
Species:
verrucosa
ID:
581463

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Cunn. ex. Endl.) R.Br. ex. Mirb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Hist. Nat. 13: 74. (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580795

Common Names

  • Verrucose Cypress Pine
  • Verrucose Callitris
  • Verrucose Callitris Pine

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Description

Callitris verrucosa (also called Warty Cypress, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree native to Australia. It grows to a height of 10-15 m, with a trunk diameter of up to 0.5 m. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands and shrublands, and is tolerant of drought and fire.

Uses & Benefits

Callitris verrucosa is used as an ornamental plant and for its fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callitris verrucosa has small, yellow-green flowers, which are followed by small, woody, cone-like fruits containing small, winged seeds. The seedlings are small and have a conical shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callitris verrucosa is an evergreen conifer native to Australia. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates, and is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Callitris verrucosa

Callitris verrucosa is found in Australia.

Callitris verrucosa FAQ

What is the common name of Callitris verrucosa?

Verrucose Cypress

What is the natural range of Callitris verrucosa?

Eastern Australia

What is the growth habit of Callitris verrucosa?

Small to medium-sized evergreen tree

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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Charles-François Brisseau de Mirbel (1776-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mirb.' in the authors string.