Lepidothamnus intermedius
| Lepidothamnus intermedius | |
|---|---|
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| Foliage | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Gymnosperms |
| Division: | Pinophyta |
| Class: | Pinopsida |
| Order: | Araucariales |
| Family: | Podocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Lepidothamnus |
| Species: | L. intermedius |
| Binomial name | |
| Lepidothamnus intermedius | |
Lepidothamnus intermedius, commonly known as the yellow silver pine, is a species of conifer in the family Podocarpaceae. It is endemic to New Zealand.[2]
Description
[edit]It is a dioecious tree that reaches 15 m in height. The trunk is often multi-trunked with a diameter of 0.3–0.6 m and the bark is grey-brown. Foliage is usually bright yellow-green but can also be brown. [3]
Distribution
[edit]This species is found in the North Island and in western parts of the South Island and Stewart Island.[4]
References
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- ↑ Thomas, P. (2013). "Lepidothamnus intermedius". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013 e.T42480A2982017. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T42480A2982017.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- 1 2 "Lepidothamnus intermedius (Kirk) Quinn, 1982". New Zealand Organisms Register. Landcare Research New Zealand. Retrieved 15 January 2016.
- ↑ "Lepidothamnus intermedius". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
- ↑ Eagle, Audrey (2008). Eagle's complete trees and shrubs of New Zealand volume one. Wellington: Te Papa Press. p. 24. ISBN 978-0-909010-08-9.
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