Drummond's cypress
Callitris drummondii (Parl.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex F.Muell.
Callitris drummondii, known as Drummond's cypress, is a conifer species in the family Cupressaceae. It is native to Western Australia and is not found anywhere else in the world. The species was first described in 1882 and is currently facing threats due to habitat loss.
Description
Callitris drummondii belongs to the genus Callitris and is part of the Cupressaceae family, commonly referred to as the cypress family. This species is endemic to Western Australia, meaning it is naturally found only in this region. The species was published in 1882 under the authorship (Parl.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex F.Muell. Drummond's cypress is at risk due to the loss of its natural habitat, which is a significant concern for its conservation status.
Other common names
Drummond's Cypress PineDrummond's Cypress-pineDrummond's cypress
Distribution
Global · Western Australia
Synonyms
Frenela drummondii
