Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Species:
thevetiifolia
ID:
1100214

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zipp. ex Blume

Source:
tro

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Rumphia 3: 213 (1847 publ. 1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001099552

Common Names

  • Podocarpus
  • Thevetiifolia
  • Thevet's Yellowwood

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Description

Podocarpus thevetiifolia (also called Thevetia Podocarpus, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It has a pyramidal shape and its leaves are leathery, glossy, and dark green. It prefers moist, well-drained soils with full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Podocarpus thevetiifolia is used for timber, paper, and fuel. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Podocarpus thevetiifolia are small and yellowish-green in color. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Podocarpus thevetiifolia is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it is fairly drought tolerant and prefers full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Podocarpus thevetiifolia

Podocarpus thevetiifolia is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

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,

References

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Alexander Zippelius (1797-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zipp.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:263593-1: Based on the initial data import