Podocarpus macrocarpus

Botanical Description

Podocarpus macrocarpus is an evergreen tree that can grow 10 - 20 metres tall. The straight, cylindrical bole can be up to 30cm in diameter[ 329 Title The Gymnosperm Database Publication Author Website http://www.conifers.org/index.htm Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A vast amount of information on conifers and families of gymnosperms. ]. The tree is harvested from the wild for its wood, which is traded with other Podocarpus species under the name 'podo' wood This species (or infraspecific taxon if it turns out to be a variety of Podocarpus rumphii) is undoubtedly uncommon and very restricted in its occurrence. None of the four known localities are in protected areas and deforestation is encroaching on most of these. As the primary 'mossy forest' declines, so must this species. The plant is classified as 'Endangered' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ].