| Halocarpus biformis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Gymnospermae |
| Division: | Pinophyta |
| Class: | Pinopsida |
| Order: | Araucariales |
| Family: | Podocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Halocarpus |
| Species: | H. biformis
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| Binomial name | |
| Halocarpus biformis | |
| Synonyms | |
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Dacrydium biforme (Hook.) Pilger | |
Halocarpus biformis, commonly known as yellow pine or pink pine, is a coniferous tree endemic to New Zealand. It yields a tight-grained, sweet-smelling, and extremely durable wood.[2]
Description
[edit]Halocarpus biformis is a species of dioecious evergreen conifer in the family Podocarpaceae. It can attain heights of 10 metres (33 feet),[3] but is usually a low-spreading bush in open areas.[4]
It has silvery-grey bark, with a reddish brown inner layer.[3][4]
Taxonomy
[edit]The species was formerly known as Dacrydium biforme.[5]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Halocarpus biformis is found at higher elevations in the volcanic plateau of the North Island and at lower elevations of the South Island and Stewart Island. Usually grows between 600–1,370 m (1,970–4,490 ft) above sea level.[6]
In Fiordland, it grows in damp sites in lowland forest.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Farjon, A. (2013). "Halocarpus biformis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013 e.T42479A2981977. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T42479A2981977.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ "Halocarpus biformis". The Gymnosperm Database. Retrieved 19 July 2017.
- ^ a b "Halocarpus biformis". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ a b "Halocarpus biforme - Faculty of Science - The University of Auckland". web.auckland.ac.nz. Archived from the original on 8 February 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ "Flora of New Zealand | Taxon Profile | Halocarpus biformis". www.nzflora.info. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ Metcalf, L. J. (2002). A photographic guide to trees of New Zealand. Auckland, N.Z: New Holland. ISBN 978-1-877246-57-9.
- ^ Peat, Neville; Patrick, Brian (2005). Wild Fiordland: discovering the natural history of a world heritage area (Revised ed.). Dunedin, New Zealand: University of Otago Press. ISBN 978-1-877372-27-8.
Further reading
[edit]- Pink pine, yellow pine, Halocarpus biforme, New Zealand Plants, the University of Auckland
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