| Halocarpus biformis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Division: | Pinophyta |
| Class: | Pinopsida |
| Order: | Pinales |
| Family: | Podocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Halocarpus |
| Species: | H. biformis |
| Binomial name | |
| Halocarpus biformis (Hook.) C.J.Quinn | |
| Synonyms | |
| Dacrydium biforme (Hook.) Pilger | |
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.
References
- ^ Farjon, A. (2013). "Halocarpus biformis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T42479A2981977. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T42479A2981977.en.
- ^ "Halocarpus biformis". The Gymnosperm Database. Retrieved 19 July 2017.
Further reading
- Pink pine, yellow pine, Halocarpus biforme, New Zealand Plants, the University of Auckland