Podocarpus nivalis

Podocarpus nivalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Pinophyta
Class: Pinopsida
Order: Pinales
Family: Podocarpaceae
Genus: Podocarpus
Species: P. nivalis
Binomial name
Podocarpus nivalis
Hook.[2]

Podocarpus nivalis (mountain or snow totara) is a species of conifer in the Podocarpaceae family. It is endemic to New Zealand. It grows up to 5 m (16 ft) tall, and is found in the mountains and subalpine lands from 37° to the far south New Zealand (about 46° South Latitude).

Cultivation and uses

It is one of the hardiest podocarps of the Southern Hemisphere, it has withstood minus 25 °C (minus 13 °F) in the British Isles, and survives long periods under snow in its native habitat, close to the tree line in NZ's high mountains. It needs high rainfall to grow well.

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References

  1. ↑ Farjon, A. (2013). "Podocarpus nivalis". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2013: e.T42522A2984790. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T42522A2984790.en. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
  2. ↑ "Podocarpus nivalis Hook". New Zealand Organisms Register. Landcare Research New Zealand. Retrieved 15 January 2016.


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