Podocarpus — 56 species
Botanical species in the genus Podocarpus recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Podocarpus annamiensis
Podocarpus annamiensis
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus are generally slow-growing. A dioecious species; both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus archboldii
Podocarpus archboldii
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Export of round-wood of this species from Papua New Guinea is banned by law, so most logs will be taken to local sawmills and cut there. This species has been found either spared from felling in the forest or planted in village dancing grounds. Species in this genus are generally slow-growing.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus borneensis
Podocarpus borneensis
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Podocarpus borneensis occurs in mossy forest on mountain ridges, often in rocky, exposed sites as a small or stunted tree. Downslope, where the forest becomes taller and has a closed canopy, scattered trees may reach into the canopy and attain 20 metres or more. It also occurs in 'keranga' forest on nearly white sand and it was once or twice collected from swamp forest at low elevations Species in this genus are generally slow-growing.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus bracteatus
Podocarpus bracteatus
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus are generally slow-growing. A dioecious species; both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus brassii
Podocarpus brassii
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Based on data from 46 collection localities, the climate preferences for Podocarpus brassii include a mean annual temperature of 12.5°c, with an average minimum in the coldest month of 6.3°c, and a mean annual precipitation of 3148mm. Species in this genus are generally slow-growing. A dioecious species; both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus brevifolius
Podocarpus brevifolius
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Found in the wild on ultramafic substrate and also on granite, growing amongst boulders or from crevices. Species in this genus are generally slow-growing. A dioecious species; both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus celatus
Podocarpus celatus
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus are generally slow-growing. A dioecious species; both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus confertus
Podocarpus confertus
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus are generally slow-growing. A dioecious species; both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
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Podocarpus coriaceus
Podocarpus coriaceus
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Podocarpus coriaceus is a plant of moderate elevations in the wild, it can be grown at low elevations down to sea level so long as there is enough rainfall. It grows well in Dominica Botanic Gardens, at an elevation of about 22metres, with a mean annual rainfall of 2,125mm. Plants can withstand occasional, short-lived light frosts, tolerating temperatures down to around -1°c to +4.4°c.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus costaricensis
Podocarpus costaricensis
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus are generally slow-growing. A dioecious species; both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus dispermus
Podocarpus dispermus
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Based on data from 12 collection localities, the climate preferences of Podocarpus dispermus include a mean annual temperature of 22.5°c, with an average minimum in the coldest month of 13.3°c, and a mean annual precipitation of 2,925mm. Plants are not frost tolerant, being injured if temperatures fall below about 4°c. Requires a sheltered position, with protection from too much sun when young.
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Podocarpus elatus
Podocarpus elatus
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Podocarpus elatus is a plant of the moist subtropics and tropics, where it is found at elevations up to 1,000 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 18 - 30°c, but can tolerate 8 - 34°c. When dormant, the plant can survive temperatures down to about -2°c, but young growth can be severely damaged at 0°c.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus elongatus
Podocarpus elongatus
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Podocarpus elongatus is able to withstand short-lived, light frosts, tolerating temperatures down to around -1°c and +4.4°c. It grows in a area where most rain falls in the cooler part of the year. The plant is found mainly on sandy and rocky soils in the wild In the Western Cape its habitat contacts with fire-prone vegetation types such as fynbos and as a consequence individual trees are frequently burnt.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus fasciculus
Podocarpus fasciculus
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
The tree may be planted in city parks as an ornamental, masquerading under the general name Podocarpus macrophyllus, to which it is superficially similar. A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus globulus
Podocarpus globulus
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus are generally slow-growing. A dioecious species; both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus glomeratus
Podocarpus glomeratus
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
At elevations above 3,000 metres this species is dwarfed and shrubby; below this it is a constituent of cloud forest rich in epiphytes, especially mosses and lichens. The forests are highly fragmented Species in this genus are generally slow-growing. A dioecious species; both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus grayae
Podocarpus grayae
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Podocarpus grayae is widespread in the subcoastal warm subtropical to tropical rainforests of N Queensland, where it occurs at elevations from near sea level to around 750 metres. Based on data from 30 collection localities, it grows in areas where the mean annual temperature is 24.2°c, with an average minimum in the coldest month of 15.8°c, and a mean annual precipitation of 2,010mm. This species has been erroneouly misidentified as Podocarpus neriifolius in the past and its uses may therefore have been similar to those of that widespread (but not Australian) species.
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Podocarpus guatemalensis
Podocarpus guatemalensis
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
A tree of mainly moderate elevations in the tropics, it grows best at elevations above 600 metres. Species in this genus are generally slow-growing. A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus henkelii
Podocarpus henkelii
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Based on data from 11 collection localities, Podocarpus henkelii grows in areas where the mean annual temperature is 16.7°c, with an average minimum in the coldest month of 6.3°c, and a mean annual precipitation of 900mm. It is able to withstand some frost, tolerating occasional, short-lived temperatures down to between -1°c and +4.4°c. A highland forest species that grows best on moist sites with high rainfall and deep doleritic soils.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus hispaniolensis
Podocarpus hispaniolensis
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus are generally slow-growing. A dioecious species; both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus insularis
Podocarpus insularis
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus are generally slow-growing. A dioecious species; both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus laetus
Podocarpus laetus
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a rich moist non-alkaline soil, succeeding in full sun or in partial shade. Species in this genus are generally slow-growing. A dioecious species; both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
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Podocarpus lambertii
Podocarpus lambertii
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Podocarpus lambertii can withstand occasional, short-lived frosts with temperatures falling to around -1°c and +4.4°c. Grows best in a sunny position. Trees have a moderate rate of growth.
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Podocarpus latifolius
Podocarpus latifolius
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
In tropical areas the tree is found mainly at elevations of 900 - 3,200 metres, though it descends to sea level in the subtropics. It prefers an annual rainfall in the range 1,000 - 2,000mm and a mean annual temperature of 9 - 19°c. Older plants can withstand light frosts, though young plants are damaged or killed.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus laubenfelsii
Podocarpus laubenfelsii
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus are generally slow-growing. A dioecious species; both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus lawrencei
Podocarpus lawrencei
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Based on data from 79 collection localities Podocarpus lawrencei prefers a climate with a mean annual temperature of 7.8°c, with an average minimum in the coldest month of -2.1°c, and a mean annual precipitation of 1,438mm. It is able to tolerate winter temperatures falling to around -17.7°c to -12.2°c. It can tolerate occasional lows to around -25°c according to another report.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus ledermannii
Podocarpus ledermannii
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus are generally slow-growing. A dioecious species; both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus levis
Podocarpus levis
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus are generally slow-growing. A dioecious species; both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus macrocarpus
Podocarpus macrocarpus
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus are generally slow-growing. A dioecious species; both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus macrophyllus
Podocarpus macrophyllus
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Based on data from 52 collection localities, Podocarpus macrophyllus grows in a region where the mean annual temperature is 18.4°c, with an average minimum in the coldest month of 7.1°c, and a mean annual precipitation of 2,180mm. This is the most northernmost of all species of Podocarpus, tolerating winter temperatures down to between -17.7°c and -12.2°c. Another report says that the plant is very hardy, tolerating winter temperatures falling to about -25°c for short periods.
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Podocarpus madagascariensis
Podocarpus madagascariensis
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Shade tolerant, at least when young. Often found on relatively dry sites in the wild. Most species in this genus are tolerant of hard pruning, being able to regrow from old wood.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus magnifolius
Podocarpus magnifolius
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus are generally slow-growing. A dioecious species; both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus matudae
Podocarpus matudae
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Based on data from 70 collection localities, Podocarpus matudae grows in a region where the mean annual temperature is 18.8°c, with an average minimum in the coldest month of 8.6°c, and a mean annual precipitation of 1520mm. Precipitation is high, with annual rainfall of 1,500 - 3,000mm and frequent fog at high elevations. The plant can withstand moderate frosts, tolerating occasional, short-lived temperatures falling to between -6.6°c and -1.1°c.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus milanjianus
Podocarpus milanjianus
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus are generally slow-growing. A dioecious species; both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
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Podocarpus neriifolius
Podocarpus neriifolius
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Podocarpus neriifolius is found in humid subtropical to tropical areas at elevations from around sea level up to 2,100 metres, though its optimum is between 900 - 1,500 metres. It prefers a mean annual rainfall in the range 1,500 - 3,700mm with a uniformly distributed summer rain and up to 5 months of dry season. Optimal temperature range is 25 - 30°c with the coldest months having only between 8 - 24°c.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus nivalis
Podocarpus nivalis
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Based on data from 416 collection localities, Podocarpus nivalis grows n a region where the mean annual temperature is 6.9°c, with an average minimum in the coldest month of -2.6°c (the lowest recorded for a species of Podocarpaceae), and a mean annual precipitation of 2,620mm. It can withstand considerable frost, tolerating winter temperatures down to between -17.7°c and -12.2°c. Another report says that plant can tolerate short-lived temperatures falling as low as -25°c, though the plants grow best in mild winter areas with plenty of rainfall and high humidity.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus nubigenus
Podocarpus nubigenus
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Podocarpus nubigenus is found in central and southern Chile, growing in areas where there is no dry season or a short dry season of up to 1 month. It can tolerate winter temperatures falling to around -17.7°c and -12.2°c with occasional snow cover for up to a couple of weeks each year. Another report says that this species is hardy to about -25°c, but the plants grow best in humid areas with high rainfall, mild winters and cool summers.
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Podocarpus oleifolius
Podocarpus oleifolius
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Podocarpus oleifolius is a plant of moderate to high elevations in the American tropics. Within its range, the mean annual temperature is 16.8°c, with an average minimum in the coldest month of 10.0°c, and a mean annual precipitation of 1,940mm. It can tolerate short-lived, light frosts with temperatures falling to around -1°c and +4.4°c.
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Podocarpus parlatorei
Podocarpus parlatorei
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
A slow-growing species, with 3 - 5mm increases in bole diameter per year. A dioecious species; both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus pendulifolius
Podocarpus pendulifolius
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
The pendulous or drooping habit of the foliage would make an attractive feature for horticulture and provenances from the highest altitudes may even prove more or less hardy in temperate climates. Species in this genus are generally slow-growing. A dioecious species; both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus pilgeri
Podocarpus pilgeri
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Generally associated with higher elevation swampy areas either on limestone or sandstone substrates, especially where these are close to the surface. Species in this genus are generally slow-growing. A dioecious species; both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus polystachyus
Podocarpus polystachyus
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Based on data from 29 collection localities, Podocarpus polystachyus grows in a region where the mean annual temperature is 25°c, with an average minimum in the coldest month of 21°c (the warmest recorded for a species of Podocarpaceae), and a mean annual precipitation of 2,730mm. Podocarpus polystachyus is a highly adaptable species, found mainly near the coast, often near the high tide mark and sometimes even within mangrove swamps on slightly raised, sandy ridges (probably old beaches). Here it is a stunted tree not exceeding 6 - 7 metres in height.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus purdieanus
Podocarpus purdieanus
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus are generally slow-growing. A dioecious species; both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus rubens
Podocarpus rubens
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Based on data from 13 collection localities, the climate preferences for Podocarpus rubens include a mean annual temperature of 20°c, with an average minimum in the coldest month of 15°c, and a mean annual precipitation of 2,930mm. Species in this genus are generally slow-growing. A dioecious species; both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
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Podocarpus rumphii
Podocarpus rumphii
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Based on data from 42 collection localities, Podocarpus rumphii grows in a region where the mean annual temperature is 22°c, with an average minimum in the coldest month of 16°c, and a mean annual precipitation of 2790mm. In Jawa the tree is found on limestone, on other islands it is also found on soils ranging from clay to sand derived from acidic rock types. In tall forest (with a canopy 40 - 50 metres high) it can reach into the canopy, successfully competing with angiosperms.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus rusbyi
Podocarpus rusbyi
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus are generally slow-growing. A dioecious species; both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus salicifolius
Podocarpus salicifolius
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus are generally slow-growing. A dioecious species; both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus salignus
Podocarpus salignus
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Podocarpus salignus is native to central Chile, growing in areas with year round rainfall or with a dry season of up to 5 months - here most of the 400 - 800mm of rain falls in the winter months. Plants are hardy to about -25°c according to one report, whilst another says that its limit is between -12.1°c and -6.7°c. The plants grow best in humid areas with high rainfall and mild winters.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus salomoniensis
Podocarpus salomoniensis
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus are generally slow-growing. A dioecious species; both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus smithii
Podocarpus smithii
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Based on data from 10 collection localities, the climate preferences for Podocarpus smithii include a mean annual temperature of 21°c, with an average minimum in the coldest month of 17°c, and a mean annual precipitation of 2,320mm. The bark is very fibrous. Species in this genus are generally slow-growing.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus spinulosus
Podocarpus spinulosus
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Based on data from 54 collection localities, Podocarpus spinulosus is found in a region where the mean annual temperature is 17°c, with an average minimum in the coldest month of 6°c, and a mean annual precipitation of 1,190mm. It is not very frost hardy, able to withstand short-lived temperatures falling to between -1°c and +4.4°c. Plants are found in the wild on nutrient-deficient soils derived from sandstone.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus sprucei
Podocarpus sprucei
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
This species is planted as an ornamental in parks in Ecuador. Species in this genus are generally slow-growing. A dioecious species; both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus teysmannii
Podocarpus teysmannii
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus are generally slow-growing. A dioecious species; both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus totara
Podocarpus totara
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Based on data from 431 collection localities, the climate preferences of Podocarpus totara include a mean annual temperature of 12°c, with an average minimum in the coldest month of 3°c, and a mean annual precipitation of 1,880mm. Plants are somewhat frost hardy, tolerating temperatures down to between -6.6°c and -1.1°c. Plants have succeeded in Suffolk and Argyll as well as in southern and western Britain but it is only in Cornwall and Ireland that plants achieve the stature of trees.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus trinitensis
Podocarpus trinitensis
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus are generally slow-growing. A dioecious species; both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Podocarpus urbanii
Podocarpus urbanii
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus are generally slow-growing. A dioecious species; both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
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