Distribution of Callitris roei (Bowman and Harris 1995). Basemap from Expedia Maps.
Common Names
Taxonomic notes
Syn: Frenela roei Endlicher; F. subcordata Parlatore (Dallimore et al. 1967).Description
"A shrub or small tree with stout, erect branches and flexuose, spreading branchlets. LEAVES 1/8 - 1/5 in. long, the dorsal surface acutely keeled. CONES globose, 1/2 - 3/4 in. in diameter, on short, stout stalks; scales 6, very thick, the smaller ones triangular and pointed, the larger ones blunt, smooth, prominently angled when closed; each with a large, conical dorsal point near the apex" (Dallimore et al. 1967).Range
Limited to a few localities in Western Australia (Dallimore et al. 1967).Big Tree
Oldest
Dendrochronology
Ethnobotany
Observations
Remarks
Citations
See Also
Farjon (2005) provides a detailed account, with illustrations.
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Edited by Christopher J. Earle
Last modified on 2007.05.29