Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Species:
brassii
ID:
476625

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pilg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 68: 246. (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475957



Common Names

  • Brass's Podocarpus
  • Brass Podocarpus
  • Brassii Podocarpus


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Description

Podocarpus brassii (also called Brass's 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 brassii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Podocarpus brassii var. humilis de Laub.
Podocarpus brassii var. brassii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Podocarpus brassii has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Podocarpus brassii 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 brassii

Podocarpus brassii is native to South Africa.

Podocarpus brassii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Podocarpus brassii?

Podocarpus brassii

What is the common name of Podocarpus brassii?

Brass's yellowwood

What is the natural habitat of Podocarpus brassii?

Woodlands and forests in South Africa

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

Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for:wfo-0000475957: Placement according to April 2023 Classification