Callitris oblonga
| Callitris oblonga | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Pinophyta |
| Class: | Pinopsida |
| Order: | Pinales |
| Family: | Cupressaceae |
| Genus: | Callitris |
| Species: | C. oblonga |
| Binomial name | |
| Callitris oblonga A. Rich. & Rich. | |
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Callitris oblonga, also called South Esk Pine, Pigmy cypress pine,[1] River pine,[1] or Tasmanian cypress pine,[1] is a species of conifer in the Cupressaceae family. It is endemic to Australia, and is threatened by habitat loss.
The last remaining significant stand of subspecies oblonga is protected in the South Esk Pine Reserve. Subspecies parva occurs in northern NSW on the eastern edge of the Northern Tablelands in Werrikimbe National Park.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 Eckenwalder, J.E. 2009. Conifers of the World: The Complete Reference. Timber Press
- ↑ Threatened Species Retrieved on 13-3-2009
- Conifer Specialist Group 1998. Callitris oblonga. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 10 July 2007.
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