Status:
valid
Authors:
N.E.Gray
Source:
wcs
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 36: 204. (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475946
Common Names
- Podocarpus decipiens
- Decipiens Podocarpus
- Decipiens Yew
Description
Podocarpus decipiens (also called Decipiens Yew, among many other common names) is a coniferous evergreen tree native to China. It has a pyramidal shape with a dense canopy and is typically 10-15 feet tall, but can reach up to 40 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and grows in a variety of soils, including clay and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Podocarpus decipiens is an evergreen tree that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its timber, which is strong and durable.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Podocarpus decipiens has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Podocarpus decipiens is an evergreen shrub or tree that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Podocarpus decipiens
Podocarpus decipiens is native to India, where it can be found in the states of Assam, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
Podocarpus decipiens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Podocarpus decipiens?
Podocarpus decipiens
What are the common names of Podocarpus decipiens?
Decipiens yew
What is the growth rate of Podocarpus decipiens?
Slow to moderate
Species in the Podocarpus genus
Podocarpus nakaii,
Podocarpus pendulifolius,
Podocarpus pilgeri,
Podocarpus glaucus,
Podocarpus loderi,
Podocarpus henkelii,
Podocarpus ledermannii,
Podocarpus steyermarkii,
Podocarpus roraimae,
Podocarpus rostratus,
Podocarpus salomoniensis,
Podocarpus sylvestris,
Podocarpus tepuiensis,
Podocarpus trinitensis,
Podocarpus victorinianus,
Podocarpus brevifolius,
Podocarpus buchii,
Podocarpus decipiens,
Podocarpus decumbens,
Podocarpus deflexus,
Podocarpus dispermus,
Podocarpus ekmanii,
Podocarpus brassii,
Podocarpus teysmannii,
Podocarpus totara,
Podocarpus transiens,
Podocarpus sellowii,
Podocarpus smithii,
Podocarpus spathoides,
Podocarpus spinulosus,
Podocarpus sprucei,
Podocarpus subtropicalis,
Podocarpus salicifolius,
Podocarpus brasiliensis,
Podocarpus capuronii,
Podocarpus celatus,
Podocarpus acuminatus,
Podocarpus acutifolius,
Podocarpus affinis,
Podocarpus degeneri,
Podocarpus drouynianus,
Podocarpus elatus,
Podocarpus chinensis,
Podocarpus chingianus,
Podocarpus confertus,
Podocarpus coriaceus,
Podocarpus costalis,
Podocarpus costaricensis,
Podocarpus oleifolius,
Podocarpus novae-caledoniae,
Species in the Podocarpaceae family
Acmopyle pancheri,
Acmopyle sahniana,
Afrocarpus dawei,
Afrocarpus falcatus,
Afrocarpus gracilior,
Afrocarpus mannii,
Afrocarpus usambarensis,
Dacrycarpus cinctus,
Dacrycarpus compactus,
Dacrycarpus cumingii,
Dacrycarpus dacrydioides,
Dacrycarpus expansus,
Dacrycarpus imbricatus,
Dacrycarpus kinabaluensis,
Dacrycarpus steupii,
Dacrycarpus vieillardii,
Dacrydium suprinii,
Dacrydium araucarioides,
Dacrydium balansae,
Dacrydium beccarii,
Dacrydium comosum,
Dacrydium cornwallianum,
Dacrydium cupressinum,
Dacrydium elatum,
Dacrydium ericoides,
Dacrydium gibbsiae,
Dacrydium gracile,
Dacrydium guillauminii,
Dacrydium leptophyllum,
Dacrydium lycopodioides,
Dacrydium magnum,
Dacrydium medium,
Dacrydium nausoriense,
Dacrydium nidulum,
Dacrydium novoguineense,
Dacrydium pectinatum,
Dacrydium spathoides,
Dacrydium xanthandrum,
Dacrydium tenuifolium,
Dacrydium vieillardii,
Falcatifolium angustum,
Falcatifolium falciforme,
Falcatifolium gruezoi,
Falcatifolium papuanum,
Falcatifolium sleumeri,
Falcatifolium taxoides,
Falcatifolium falcatum,
Halocarpus bidwillii,
Halocarpus biformis,
Halocarpus kirkii,