Biology:Halocarpus biformis
| Halocarpus biformis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Gymnospermae |
| Division: | Pinophyta |
| Class: | Pinopsida |
| Order: | Araucariales |
| Family: | Podocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Halocarpus |
| Species: | H. biformis
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| Binomial name | |
| Halocarpus biformis (Hook.) C.J.Quinn
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| Synonyms | |
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Dacrydium biforme (Hook.) Pilger | |
Halocarpus biformis, commonly known as yellow pine or pink pine, is a coniferous tree endemic to New Zealand. It yields a tight-grained, sweet-smelling, and extremely durable wood.[2]
Description
Halocarpus biformis is a species of dioecious evergreen conifer in the family Podocarpaceae. It can attain heights of 10 metres (33 feet),[3] but is usually a low-spreading bush in open areas.[4]
It has silvery-grey bark, with a reddish brown inner layer.[3][4]
Taxonomy
The species was formerly known as Dacrydium biforme.[5]
Distribution and habitat
Halocarpus biformis is found at higher elevations in the volcanic plateau of the North Island and at lower elevations of the South Island and Stewart Island. Usually grows between 600–1,370 m (1,970–4,490 ft) above sea level.[6]
In Fiordland, it grows in damp sites in lowland forest.[7]
References
- ↑ Farjon, A. (2013). "Halocarpus biformis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2013. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T42479A2981977.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/42479/2981977. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ↑ "Halocarpus biformis". The Gymnosperm Database. http://www.conifers.org/po/Halocarpus_biformis.php.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Halocarpus biformis" (in en). https://www.nzpcn.org.nz/flora/species/halocarpus-biformis/.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Halocarpus biforme - Faculty of Science - The University of Auckland" (in en). http://web.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/science/about/departments/sbs/newzealandplants/seed-plants-nonflowering/native-conifers/podocarpaceae-podocarps/halocarpus-biforme.cfm.
- ↑ "Flora of New Zealand | Taxon Profile | Halocarpus biformis". https://www.nzflora.info/factsheet/Taxon/Halocarpus-biformis.html.
- ↑ Metcalf, L. J. (2002). A photographic guide to trees of New Zealand. Auckland, N.Z: New Holland. ISBN 978-1-877246-57-9.
- ↑ Peat, Neville; Patrick, Brian (2005). Wild Fiordland: discovering the natural history of a world heritage area (Revised ed.). Dunedin, New Zealand: University of Otago Press. ISBN 978-1-877372-27-8.
Further reading
- Pink pine, yellow pine, Halocarpus biforme, New Zealand Plants, the University of Auckland
Wikidata ☰ Q5396601 entry
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