Bailey's Cypress Pine
Callitris baileyi C.T.White
Callitris baileyi, known as Bailey's Cypress Pine, is a conifer species in the Cupressaceae family. It is native to Australia, specifically Southeast Queensland. The species was named after Frederick Manson Bailey, an Australian botanist who first collected specimens of this tree. It is found in New South Wales and Queensland and was first described in 1923 by C.T. White. The species has faced significant threats due to habitat loss and is known to produce fruit throughout the year.
Description
Callitris baileyi belongs to the genus Callitris and is a member of the Cupressaceae family. It is endemic to Australia, with a distribution limited to Southeast Queensland. The species is named in honor of Frederick Manson Bailey, who made significant contributions to the study of Queensland's flora. Over recent decades, this conifer has experienced severe threats due to habitat loss. Its reproductive cycle includes year-round fruiting. The species was first formally described in 1923 by C.T. White.
Other common names
Bailey's Cypress PineBailey's Cypress-pine
Distribution
Global · New South Wales · Queensland
