Biology:Podocarpus sellowii

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Short description: Species of conifer

Podocarpus sellowii
Podocarpus Sellowii young tree1.jpg
Young specimen near Pacoti, Brazil
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Gymnospermae
Division: Pinophyta
Class: Pinopsida
Order: Araucariales
Family: Podocarpaceae
Genus: Podocarpus
Species:
P. sellowii
Binomial name
Podocarpus sellowii
Klotzsch ex Endl.[2]
Synonyms[2]
  • Nageia sellowii (Klotzsch ex Endl.) Kuntze

Podocarpus sellowii is a species of conifer in the family Podocarpaceae. It is found only in Brazil.

Adult tree (center)

Description

Podocarpus sellowii grows as a small tree. Lichens and mosses grow epiphytically on the tree.[1]

Distribution and habitat

Podocarpus sellowii is endemic to Brazil, where it is confined to areas of the Atlantic Forest in the south of the country. Its habitat is at altitudes from 800–1,800 m (3,000–6,000 ft).[1]

Conservation

Podocarpus sellowii has been assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by conversion of land for agriculture. Only limited parts of the species' range are in protected areas.[1]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q5501975 entry