Callitris endlicheri

Location & distribution maps

Plant description

Common name:         Black Cypress-pine 

Conservation status: . . .

Etymology:   

• The name ‘callitris’ is derived from the Greek calli (meaning beautiful) and treis (meaning three), because their scale-like leaves are in whorls of three

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Cones and seed:                            

• This species is monoecious, with female cones occurring solitarily or in clusters on slender fruiting branchlets

• The cones are smooth, almost spherical, measuring 15-20mm in diameter and containing a number of sticky seeds coated in resin

•  Cones may persist on the tree for a number of years

Leaves:         

Stem & branches: 

• Tough, furrowed bark

• The branches may be erect or spreading with keeled green leaves measuring 2-4 mm long

Roots:         

Habit:        

• It is an evergreen tree growing 5-15 meters tall

Habitat:   

Distribution:                  

• It is found only in Australia

• Occurring in Queensland, NSW, the ACT and Victoria

Additional notes:    

• Uses

  • The Wiradjuri people of New South Wales, who use the name kara to refer to this species, use the trunks of young trees to make spears, the wood and dry needles as kindling, and the resinous sap as a glue and medicine

  • It is sometimes logged for commercial purposes

Sources of information:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Callitris_endlicheri (2023)