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Callitris columellaris

F.Muell. (1866)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Pinophyta Class/Clade: Pinopsida Order: Pinales Family: Cupressaceae Genus: Callitris

white cypress pine

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Description

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Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

Kaua'i Naturalized
O'ahu Naturalized
Lana'i Only found in cultivation
Maui Naturalized
Hawai'i Only found in cultivation

Dispersal Agents

Water/Ocean
Wind
Forestry

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Fragm. 5: 198 (1866)

Other References

Oppenheimer 2002:20 (NEWNAT/WM, KEY); Staples & Herbst 2005:62 (DESCR); Frohlich & Lau 2012:34 (O); Brock et al. 2023:122 (K)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Callitris columellaris Banks on Lake Wilson Wahiawa. Eroded peninsula with Casuarina equisetifolia, Eucalyptus sp., Leucobryum tufts, and lichen. Very few understory plants - the few shrubby understory plants are mostly seedlings of tree species in the area. Clayey bare red soil covered in leaf litter in most areas (eucalyptus leaves and bark mostly ~0-15 cm deep) and trash. Preserved_Specimen One of the more common trees in the immediate area. 7-8 m tall, 17 cm dbh. Outer bark Pale Neutral Gray (Color 296, G. Köhler 2012) to Raw Sienna (C 32). Inner bark Mahogany Red (C34), maybe brighter. Small scaly leaves Medium Hooker Green (C 137). Cones globose Olive Green (C 123) opening at maturity and becoming a color similar to the outer bark. Walvoord, N. 2023008 Oahu BISH 2023-01-28
2 Callitris columellaris Koele, just NW of Planted along road. Preserved_Specimen Nagata, K.M. 3832 Lanai BISH 1988-03-08
3 Callitris columellaris W Maui, Lahaina District, Kaulalewelewe, along road to Haelaau Cabin Sparingly naturalized in the area of forestry plantings. Preserved_Specimen Mature trees with seed cones. Oppenheimer, H.L. 119814 Maui BISH 1998-11-26
4 Callitris columellaris Schofield Barracks East Range Alien forest. Preserved_Specimen Kawelo, K. Oahu BISH 2003-10-01
5 Callitris columellaris Schofield Barracks East Range in area along Higgins Road In vegetation off road around buildings, in forested area. Guava and Eucalyptus-dominated forest. Preserved_Specimen Individuals of varying size (from 3 to 7 m) in area. No flowers; fruit round, split open when dry, 2-3 cm across. Kawelo, K. 158 Oahu BISH 2009-05-26
6 Callitris columellaris Koele, old plantings by George Munro just north of the old ranch headquarters. Preserved_Specimen Trees 12-15 m tall, with dense, bright green foliage Hobdy, R.W. 4333 Lanai BISH 2010-12-25
7 Callitris columellaris Hilo From a yard. Preserved_Specimen Urakami, A. 309 Hawaii BISH 1981-01-23
8 Callitris columellaris Schofield Barracks East range, along Centerline Rd. Mesic Lowland roadside area, growing with Eragrostis tenella, Eucalyptus robusta, Schinus terebinthifolius, Pennisetum polystachion Preserved_Specimen Seedling from trees nearby (see BISH# 745458). Beachy, J. 176 Oahu BISH 2010-01-07
9 Callitris columellaris Waimea, Kokee Lodge, Hwy 550 mesic forest; Acacia koa, Metrosideros polymorpha Preserved_Specimen 5 m tree; conical crown; foliage grayish green; fruits ramiderous on old stems, resinous Lorence, D.H. 9505 Kauai BISH 2006-02-09
10 Callitris columellaris Waimea District. Puu Ka Pele Forest Reserve where Mana Ridge Road splits into Kolo Road; 3.5 km. southwest from Lua Reservior. Common naturalized tree in alien grass/shrubland south of forestry planting site and occurring sporadically along edges of native-dominated forest (Acacia koa/Metrosideros) in the valley north of the Preserved_Specimen Erect tree with straight trunk and upward arching branches, approxametly 5 meters tall; bark rough and gray; leaves blue/gray green; cones globose, gray, with sharp notches on most scales; entire plant very fragrant. Brock, K. 1042 Kauai BISH 2017-06-26
11 Callitris columellaris Schofield Barracks East range, along Centerline Rd. Mesic Lowland roadside area, growing with Eragrostis tenella, Eucalyptus robusta, Schinus terebinthifolius, Pennisetum polystachion Preserved_Specimen Tree about 5 m tall. Male and female cones present. Seed cones open in star shape. Beachy, J. 176 Oahu BISH 2010-01-07
12 Callitris columellaris W Maui, Lahaina District, Kaulalewelewe, along road to Haelaau Cabin Sparingly naturalized in the area of forestry plantings. Preserved_Specimen Small saplings. Oppenheimer, H.L. 119815 Maui BISH 1998-11-26
13 Callitris columellaris Koloa District: Kalaheo; Honua Farms (Emrick residence) Preserved_Specimen Small trees of 10'. Flynn, T.W. 1953 Kauai BISH 1986-11-17
14 Callitris columellaris Wahiawa: Koukonahui (Kaukonahua). From Bd. of Agriculture & Forestry planting. From Philip Weber Preserved_Specimen Lennox, C.G. Oahu BISH 1944-05-31
15 Callitris columellaris Wahiawa: Hawaii Sugar Planters Assoc. Nursery Preserved_Specimen Pearsall, G.A. Oahu BISH 1948-11-14
16 Callitris columellaris Koele, on ridge just N of Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 5795 Lanai BISH 1976-03-31
17 Callitris columellaris Waimea District: Waimea Canyon SP, southern edge of Makaha Ridge at end of forestry road through pine plantations, in an area called Forestry Tree Trial Area planted conifers and Olea europaea ssp. africanus Preserved_Specimen Tree 10-12m tall, branches erect-spreading, foliage medium green. fruits dark brown, splitting into 3 + 3 segments. regenerating abundantly under parent trees Lorence, D.H. 7983 Kauai BISH 1997-04-28
18 Callitris columellaris Honolulu: 3092 Kahaloa Dr Preserved_Specimen A handsome tree. Ning, W.S. Oahu BISH 1962-01-18
19 Callitris columellaris Wahiawa: Former H.S.P.A. nursery Preserved_Specimen Tree, bearing old cones. McEldowney, G.A. Oahu BISH 1952-09-10
20 Callitris columellaris Honolulu: 3092 Kahaloa Dr Preserved_Specimen A handsome tree. Ning, W.S. Oahu BISH 1962-01-18
21 Callitris columellaris Lanai City Preserved_Specimen Aldrich, W.W. 41 Lanai BISH 1955-03-09
22 Callitris columellaris Schofield East Range Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1984-10-16
23 Callitris columellaris Wahiawa: Former H.S.P.A. nursery Preserved_Specimen Tree, bearing old cones. McEldowney, G.A. Oahu BISH 1952-09-10
24 Callitris columellaris Koele, on ridge just N of Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 5795 Lanai BISH 1976-03-31
25 Callitris columellaris Maui Preserved_Specimen Clay, H.F. Maui BISH 1958-02-04
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