Podocarpus pendulifolius

Podocarpus pendulifolius
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Division:Pinophyta
Class:Pinopsida
Order:Pinales
Family:Podocarpaceae
Genus:Podocarpus
Species: P. pendulifolius
Binomial name
Podocarpus pendulifolius
Buchh. & N.E. Gray

Podocarpus pendulifolius is a species of conifer in the family Podocarpaceae. It is endemic to Venezuela. Its common names include Pino Carbón and Pino Hayuco.[1]

This tree grows in rainforest habitat, sometimes at high elevation just below the páramo. At elevation it may take a dwarfed form, but otherwise it may grow to 20 meters in height.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Farjon, A. 2013. Podocarpus pendulifolius. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2015.2. Downloaded on 04 September 2015


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