How to Identify Podocarpaceae

Podocarpaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Pinales, class Pinopsida. The family contains 38 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Podocarpaceae Species

How to identify Retrophyllum rospigliosii (Pilg.) C.N.Page

Retrophyllum rospigliosii (Pilg.) C.N.Page

Retrophyllum rospigliosii (Pilg.) C.N.Page

Retrophyllum rospigliosii is a dioecious evergreen rainforest tree native to mon…

How to identify Podocarpus salignus D.Don

Podocarpus salignus D.Don

Podocarpus salignus D.Don

Podocarpus salignus is a threatened Chilean evergreen conifer cultivated ornamen…

How to identify Podocarpus spinulosus (Sm.) R.Br. ex Mirb.

Podocarpus spinulosus (Sm.) R.Br. ex Mirb.

Podocarpus spinulosus (Sm.) R.Br. ex Mirb.

Podocarpus spinulosus is a small shrub podocarp native to eastern Australian coa…

How to identify Podocarpus totara G.Benn. ex D.Don

Podocarpus totara G.Benn. ex D.Don

Podocarpus totara G.Benn. ex D.Don

Podocarpus totara (tōtara) is a large long-lived New Zealand tree valued for its…

How to identify Nageia nagi (Thunb.) Kuntze

Nageia nagi (Thunb.) Kuntze

Nageia nagi (Thunb.) Kuntze

Nageia nagi is a dioecious Podocarpaceae tree threatened by habitat loss, with m…

How to identify Retrophyllum minus (Carrière) C.N.Page

Retrophyllum minus (Carrière) C.N.Page

Retrophyllum minus (Carrière) C.N.Page

Retrophyllum minus is a small conifer from southern Grande Terre, and the only k…

How to identify Podocarpus lawrencei Hook.f.

Podocarpus lawrencei Hook.f.

Podocarpus lawrencei Hook.f.

Podocarpus lawrencei Hook.f., or mountain plum-pine, is an Australian conifer us…

How to identify Podocarpus nakaii Hayata

Podocarpus nakaii Hayata

Podocarpus nakaii Hayata

Podocarpus nakaii is an endemic Taiwanese conifer with valuable extracts, used a…

How to identify Microcachrys tetragona (Hook.) Hook.f.

Microcachrys tetragona (Hook.) Hook.f.

Microcachrys tetragona (Hook.) Hook.f.

Microcachrys tetragona is the only species in its endemic Tasmanian dioecious co…

How to identify Podocarpus oleifolius D.Don

Podocarpus oleifolius D.Don

Podocarpus oleifolius D.Don

Podocarpus oleifolius is a conifer in Podocarpaceae found across the Americas, w…

How to identify Podocarpus nubigenus Lindl.

Podocarpus nubigenus Lindl.

Podocarpus nubigenus Lindl.

Podocarpus nubigenus is the world's southernmost podocarp, endemic to temperate …

How to identify Lepidothamnus intermedius (Kirk) Quinn

Lepidothamnus intermedius (Kirk) Quinn

Lepidothamnus intermedius (Kirk) Quinn

Lepidothamnus intermedius, the yellow silver pine, is an endemic New Zealand con…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Podocarpaceae?

Podocarpaceae plants belong to the Pinales order in the Plantae kingdom. It is known for its long lifespan and the very wide girth of its trunk. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Podocarpaceae?

Podocarpaceae is classified in the order Pinales, class Pinopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. Due to its attractive overall shape and distinctive bright red receptacles, Podocarpus nakaii is an excellent ornamental plant for garden use.

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