Callitris endlicheri
Black Cypress-pine
Black Cypress-pine
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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
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
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