Dwarf Cypress-pine
Callitris oblonga Rich. & A.Rich.
Callitris oblonga is a conifer in the Cupressaceae family, native to New South Wales and Tasmania. It is known by several common names, including South Esk pine and Tasmanian cypress pine. The species is vulnerable due to threats such as land clearing, habitat degradation, and invasive species. A subspecies has been introduced in Victoria.
Description
Callitris oblonga, described by Rich. & A.Rich. in 1826, is a conifer in the family Cupressaceae. It is endemic to Australia, occurring naturally in New South Wales and Tasmania. The species is also referred to as pygmy cypress pine, river pine, or pigmy cypress pine. One subspecies has been introduced in Victoria. The plant is considered vulnerable due to threats such as land clearing, habitat degradation, and competition or damage from invasive species. It is part of the cypress family and is commonly called Dwarf Cypress-pine in English.
Other common names
Dwarf Cypress-pinePigmy Cypres-pineRiver PineTasmanian Cypress-pinepigmy cypress-pineriver-pinenative-cypress
Distribution
Global · New South Wales · Tasmania
Synonyms
Callitris fruticosaCallitris gunniiCupressus fothergilliiFrenela fothergilliiFrenela fruticosaFrenela gunniiFrenela macrostachya
