Biology:Podocarpus polystachyus
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Short description: Species of conifer
| Podocarpus polystachyus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Gymnospermae |
| Division: | Pinophyta |
| Class: | Pinopsida |
| Order: | Araucariales |
| Family: | Podocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Podocarpus |
| Species: | P. polystachyus
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| Binomial name | |
| Podocarpus polystachyus R.Br. ex Endl., 1847
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Podocarpus polystachyus, the sea teak,[2] is a species of conifer in the family Podocarpaceae. It is found in the tropical coasts of Malay Peninsula, and the islands of Singapore, Lingga, Sumatra, Borneo, Sulawesi, the Maluku, the Philippines and New Guinea; it grows in areas of the high tide mark of sandy beaches and coastal cliffs, and mangrove swamps.[3]
Description
This tree species can grow up to 20m tall. It's growth is irregular and stunted when near coastlines, while it's usually conical in trees far from the coastline. It's alternate, short-stalk leaves has leathery leafy blades that are narrow lance-shaped, dark green, and is 0.5-1.3 cm-sized.[4]
References
- ↑ Farjon, A. (2013). "Podocarpus polystachyus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2013. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T42525A2985158.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/42525/2985158. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ↑ Lee Shin Shin; Aziah Muhamad; Joanne Tong (2015). Mangrove Guidebook for Malaysia. Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia: Wetlands International, Malaysia. p. 132. ISBN 978-983-42276-6-1.
- ↑ Giesen, W.; Wulffraat, S.; Zierenand, M.; Scholten, L. (2007). Mangrove Guidebook for Southeast Asia. Bangkok, Thailand: FAO and Wetlands International. p. 227. ISBN 974-7946-85-8. https://www.fao.org/3/ag132e/ag132e10.pdf.
- ↑ "NParks | Podocarpus polystachyus". https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/3/0/3077.
Wikidata ☰ Q3006544 entry
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