Dacrycarpus steupii is a species of conifer in the family Podocarpaceae.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Gymnospermae |
| Division: | Pinophyta |
| Class: | Pinopsida |
| Order: | Araucariales |
| Family: | Podocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Dacrycarpus |
| Species: | D. steupii
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| Binomial name | |
| Dacrycarpus steupii (Wasscher) de Laub.
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Characteristics
editDacrycarpus steupii can grow to an average height of about 35 m, but it is common to see them stunted in growth. The outer bark is black to dark brown while the inner bark is reddish brown to pink. The bark also peels off in small flakes. The male flowers cannot be seen. Female cones can be found on long, elongate leaves. The needles on the branches are widespread.[2]
Location and range
editIt is found only in Indonesia. In Kalimantan, Dacrycarpus steupii was known from a population near Balikpapan that is now extinct. It is possible that it is widespread throughout New Guinea in the Latimodjong Mountains.[1]
Population
editIt is threatened by habitat loss and modern agricultural growth.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Farjon, A. (2013). "Dacrycarpus steupii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T34205A2850944. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T34205A2850944.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
- ^ "Dacrycarpus steupii (Wasscher) de Laubenfels 1969". biologie. Archived from the original on 22 January 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
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