Podocarpaceae FAMILY

Prumnopitys taxifolia

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Prumnopitys taxifolia is an evergreen tree with a broad crown held on stout, erect, spreading branches; it can grow up to 25 metres tall. The straight, cylindrical bole can be up to 125cm 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. ].

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeNew Zealand - North, South and Stewart Islands.

HabitatLowland forests[ 44 Title Flora of New Zealand. Publication Author Allan. H. H. Website http://floraseries.landcareresearch.co.nz/pages/Book.aspx?fileName=Flora%201.xml Publisher Government Printer, Wellington. Year 1961 ISBN - Description The standard work, in 5 volumes though only the first two are of interest to the plant project. Very good on habitats. There is also an on-line version. ].