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Mallee Pine

Callitris preissii

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Distributed across Brazil and Taiwan.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class
Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order
Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family
Cupressaceae
Genus
Callitris
Species
Callitris preissii (Mallee Pine)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese calitris

Similar Species in Callitris

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Bailey's Cypress Pine
Callitris baileyi
Near Threatened
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Black cypress-pine
Callitris endlicheri
Least Concern
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Brush Cypress Pine
Callitris macleayana
Least Concern
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Camphor Wood
Callitris verrucosa
Least Concern
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Drummond's Cypress Pine
Callitris drummondii
Near Threatened
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Dwarf Cypress
Callitris monticola
Vulnerable
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Dwarf Cypress-pine
Callitris oblonga
Vulnerable
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Illawara Mountain Pine
Callitris rhomboidea
Least Concern
View all species in Callitris →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mallee Pine?
The scientific name of Mallee Pine is Callitris preissii. It belongs to the genus Callitris.
What is the conservation status of Mallee Pine?
Mallee Pine (Callitris preissii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Mallee Pine live?
Mallee Pine is found in Distributed across Brazil and Taiwan.. Countries include Brazil, Taiwan.
What family does Mallee Pine belong to?
Mallee Pine (Callitris preissii) belongs to the genus Callitris, which is part of the taxonomic family Cupressaceae.
Is Mallee Pine endangered?
No, Mallee Pine (Callitris preissii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Mallee Pine belong to?
Mallee Pine (Callitris preissii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Mallee Pine?
The closest relatives of Mallee Pine in the genus Callitris include Bailey's Cypress Pine, Black cypress-pine, Brush Cypress Pine, Camphor Wood, Drummond's Cypress Pine.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Callitris — 13 Species

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Bailey's Cypress Pine
Callitris baileyi
NT 🐾
Black cypress-pine
Callitris endlicheri
LC 🐾
Brush Cypress Pine
Callitris macleayana
LC 🐾
Camphor Wood
Callitris verrucosa
LC 🐾
Drummond's Cypress Pine
Callitris drummondii
NT 🐾
Dwarf Cypress
Callitris monticola
VU 🐾
Dwarf Cypress-pine
Callitris oblonga
VU 🐾
Illawara Mountain Pine
Callitris rhomboidea
LC 🐾
Illawarra Cypress-pine
Callitris muelleri
LC
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Mallee Pine
Callitris preissii
LC
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Morrison's Cypress Pine
Callitris canescens
LC 🐾
Roe's Cypress-pine
Callitris roei
NT 🐾
White cypress pine
Callitris columellaris
LC
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