Halocarpus biformis

Halocarpus biformis, known commonly as yellow pine or pink pine, is a coniferous tree endemic to New Zealand. The tree can attain heights of 10 m (33 ft), but is usually a low-spreading bush in open areas. It is found at higher elevations in the volcanic plateau of the North Island and at lower elevations of the South Island and Stewart Island. It yields a tight-grained, sweet-smelling, and extremely durable wood.[2] The species was formerly known as Dacrydium biforme.

Halocarpus biformis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Gymnosperms
Division: Pinophyta
Class: Pinopsida
Order: Araucariales
Family: Podocarpaceae
Genus: Halocarpus
Species:
H. biformis
Binomial name
Halocarpus biformis
(Hook.) C.J.Quinn
Synonyms

Dacrydium biforme (Hook.) Pilger
Dacrydium colensoi Kirk Podocarpus biformis Hook.

References

  1. Farjon, A. (2013). "Halocarpus biformis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T42479A2981977. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T42479A2981977.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. "Halocarpus biformis". The Gymnosperm Database. Retrieved 19 July 2017.

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