Celery-top Pine
Phyllocladus aspleniifolius (Labill.) Hook.f.
Phyllocladus aspleniifolius, known as Celery-top Pine, is a gymnosperm native to Tasmania, Australia. It is widely distributed and commonly found, especially in the western highlands of the region. The plant's leaves resemble those of a celery plant, which inspired its common name.
Description
Phyllocladus aspleniifolius belongs to the family Podocarpaceae and is part of the genus Phyllocladus. It was first described in 1845 and is endemic to Tasmania. This species is notable for its unique foliage, which is the source of its common name. It is a common and widespread tree in its native range, particularly in the western highlands.
Other common names
Celery-top Pinecelery-top-pine
Distribution
Global · Tasmania
Synonyms
Thalamia aspleniifoliaPhyllocladus serratifoliusPhyllocladus billardiereiPhyllocladus rhomboidalisPhyllocladus glaucaPodocarpus aspleniifoliusBrownetera aspleniifoliaPhyllocladus trichomanoides var. glaucusPhyllocladus serratifolia
