Dwarf cypress (Actinostrobus acuminatus)
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Facts – Dwarf cypress
| Also known as: | creeping pine, Moore cypress pine |
|---|---|
| Synonyms: | Callitris acuminatus |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Coniferopsida |
| Order | Coniferales |
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Genus | Actinostrobus (1) |
Status – Dwarf cypress
The dwarf cypress is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List (1).
Description – Dwarf cypress
Information on the dwarf cypress (Actinostrobus acuminatus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly. There is debate regarding the taxonomy of the dwarf cypress, with some evidence suggesting that Actinostrobus be included within the genus Callitris (2).
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References
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IUCN Red List (December, 2010)
http://www.iucnredlist.org - Piggin, J. & Bruhl, J. J. (2010). Phylogeny reconstruction of Callitris Vent. (Cupressaceae) and its allies leads to inclusion of Actinostrobus within Callitris. Australian Systematic Botany, 23 (2): 69-93.
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