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Austrocedrus

Family

Cupressaceae

A genus of a single species in Chile and bordering Argentina, closely allied to Libocedrus. Leaves scale-like, decussate, the lateral pairs up to [1/8] in. or slightly more long, appressed at the base, the upper part spreading but tending to curve inwards at the apex; facial leaves minute. Branchlets arranged in more or less flattened sprays. Cones about [1/2] in. long, with two pairs of woody scales, each with a minute boss on the back; upper pair fertile, the lower shorter, sterile. Seeds one or two on each scale, unequally winged.

Species articles

Modern name

Some names used by Bean have now been superseded and are no longer familiar. To ensure that all plants can be easily found, under any name, we have cross-referenced to The Plant List, a collaboration between RBG Kew, Missouri Botanical Gardens and other organisations, which aims to provide a currently accepted name for any plant. Not all taxonomists will agree with all Plant List nomenclature, but it provides a baseline to compare names. For each species above, clicking on the Modern Name will link to the entry for that name on The Plant List website.

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