Podocarpus pendulifolius

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]

Podocarpus pendulifolius
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Gymnospermae
Division: Pinophyta
Class: Pinopsida
Order: Araucariales
Family: Podocarpaceae
Genus: Podocarpus
Species:
P. pendulifolius
Binomial name
Podocarpus pendulifolius
Buchh. & N.E. Gray

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

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  1. ^ a b c Farjon, A. (2013). "Podocarpus pendulifolius". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T34093A2845128. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T34093A2845128.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.