Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Don
Source:
wcs
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Descr. Pinus 2: 20. (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000485211
Common Names
- Podocarpus Salignus
- Salignus Podocarpus
- Salignus
Synonyms
- Nageia chilina (Rich.) F.Muell. [valid]
- Podocarpus chilinus Rich. [valid]
- Podocarpus chilinus glaucus Parl. [valid]
Description
Podocarpus salignus (also called Willow-leaved yellowwood, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree with a conical shape. It has leathery, yellow-green leaves and small, round, fleshy fruits. It is native to South Africa and is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Podocarpus salignus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for landscaping and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Podocarpus salignus are small, yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Podocarpus salignus is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Podocarpus salignus
Podocarpus salignus is native to the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Podocarpus salignus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Podocarpus salignus?
Podocarpus salignus
What type of plant is Podocarpus salignus?
Evergreen tree
Where is Podocarpus salignus native to?
Australia
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,