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Genus of conifers

Halocarpus

Halocarpus

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taxon nameHalocarpus
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Halocarpus is a genus of dioecious conifers in the family Podocarpaceae. The genus includes three closely related species of trees and shrubs, all endemic to New Zealand.

Extant species

Phylogeny of Halocarpus

Three species are accepted as of July 2019:

Image Scientific name Common name Distribution
Halocarpus bidwillii (Hook.f. ex Kirk) Quinn bog pine or mountain pine New Zealand
Halocarpus biformis (Hook.) Quinn yellow pine or pink pine New Zealand
Halocarpus kirkii (F.Muell. ex Parl.) Quinn monoao New Zealand

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