I am seeking info about invasiveness of Tetraclinis articulata (syn. Callitris quadrivalvis).
I am aware of Rourke (1991) and Richardson & Rejmánek (2004) references.
Has anyone reliable info (local reports, notes) suggesting this tree established and became naturalized beyond its natural range?
Thanks
Thank you,
Jean-Marc
Please check the following link.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/229803814_Conifers_as_invasive_aliens_A_global_survey_and_predictive_framework
Article Conifers as invasive aliens: A global survey and predictive framework
Hi Arvind, Thank you for your reply. I am aware of this publication. I'd like to know if there are other records of Tetraclinis articulata naturalized elsewhere.
Thanks
Hello Jean-Marc,
The Spanish Wiki, https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetraclinis , has some references a few of which might prove instructive. For example, Tetraclinis has become naturalised in Cyprus. (Tetraclinis articulata en The Euro+Medit PlantBase, Botanic Garden & Botanical Museum Berlin-Dahlem, 2006).
It isn't clear what your purpose is or the contemplated location. But this material suggests that the tree, although tolerant of harsh conditions, is a non-suckering slow-grower unlikely to become invasive. If fire abatement is a concern, you may want to consider another member of the Cupressaceæ, Cupressus sempervirens.
I hope some of this helps.
Hi Antonio,
Thank you for your message. Indeed a note published in Willdenowia in 2009 report the presence of Tetraclinis as naturalized in the north eastern tip of the Famagusta district in Cyprus (in the occupied part of the island).
It happens that the tree is not growing that slowly according to many studies made in north Africa which studied the physiological and biological aspects of this tree (published in French). I have seen one study reporting 9-15 cm annual growth.
It is reported invasive in South Africa but I am still looking for more information about it there.
Thanks
Jean-Marc,
No response to the queries about purpose and place. Anyway, this has just arrived from a South African colleague:
"Dave Richardson (on Research Gate), probably the foremost authority on invasive plants in South Africa, lists this plant as invasive in South Africa in the article: Conifers as invasive aliens: A global survey and predictive framework (2004)."
You, and then Arvind, have already referred to this source. Perhaps you could try to contact him. Good luck.
hi
I could find out some information about Tetraclinis articulata invasiveness. Just follow papers and link that I am sending herewith as an attachments
http://www.silvafennica.fi/article/1073/related/1073
https://www.cabdirect.org/cabdirect/abstract/19600602710
Dear Chaminda,
Thank you very much for these references.
Best regards,
JM
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