Podocarpus magnifolius

Botanical Description

Podocarpus magnifolius is an evergreen tree that can grow from 10 - 25 metres tall[ 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. , 1191 Title Journal of the Arnold Arboretum Vol. 29 Publication Author Website http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org Publisher Harvard University; Boston, Mass. Year 1948 ISBN Description A botanical journal with various articles, including a revision of the genus Podocarpus. It can be downloaded from the Internet. ]. The species is logged for its valuable timber[ 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. ]. Podocarpus magnifolius has an extensive range in tropical South America and adjacent Panama. Although it is highly likely to have been affected by forest clearance and selective logging in some parts of its distribution, the extent of this impact is unlikely to be sufficient to meet any of the criteria for a more threatened category at this time. The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' 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. ].