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Casuarina collina

Casuarina collina J.Poiss. ex Pancher & Sebert
Casuarina collina
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Casuarina collina is a species in the genus Casuarina, belonging to the family Casuarinaceae. It was first described in 1874 by J.Poiss., later published by Pancher and Sebert. The species is native to New Caledonia.

Description

Casuarina collina is a member of the Casuarinaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as she-oaks. This species is part of the genus Casuarina, which includes several conifer-like trees and shrubs. The species is endemic to New Caledonia, an island nation in the southwest Pacific Ocean. It was formally described in 1874, with the authorship attributed to J.Poiss. ex Pancher & Sebert. As with other members of its genus, Casuarina collina is likely characterized by needle-like foliage and woody cones, typical of the Casuarinaceae family.

Distribution

New Caledonia

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