Podocarpus novoguineensis is a species of conifer in the family Podocarpaceae. It is endemic to New Guinea.[1]
| Podocarpus novoguineensis | |
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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: | Podocarpus |
| Species: | P. novoguineensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Podocarpus novoguineensis de Laub. (2015)
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Podocarpus novoguineensis is an evergreen tree which grows to 25 metres tall. It is part of the P. neriifolius group in section Longifoliolatus. The species is distinguished in having the largest leaves in section Longifoliolatus. The leaves are long, pendulous, and linear, 13 to 16 cm long by 1.4 to 1.8 cm wide, tapering gradually at both ends, with weak upper midribs and long spreading outer bud scales to 10 mm long.[2]
The species is uncommon, growing in hill and montane forests across the island of New Guinea from 510 to at least 1,800 metres elevation.[2]
David de Laubenfels described it as a distinct species in 2015. Specimens were formerly identified as P. neriifolius.[2]
References
edit- ^ Podocarpus novoguineensis de Laub. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ^ a b c David J. de Laubenfels "New Sections and Species of Podocarpus Based on the Taxonomic Status of P. neriifolius (Podocarpaceae) in Tropical Asia," Novon: A Journal for Botanical Nomenclature 24(2), 133-152, (22 September 2015). https://doi.org/10.3417/2012091
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