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Lepidothamnus intermedius

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Lepidothamnus intermedius
Foliage
Scientific classification Edit this 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
(Kirk) Quinn[2]

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

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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

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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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  1. 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.
  2. 1 2 "Lepidothamnus intermedius (Kirk) Quinn, 1982". New Zealand Organisms Register. Landcare Research New Zealand. Retrieved 15 January 2016.
  3. "Lepidothamnus intermedius". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
  4. 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.