Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thunb.) Sweet
Source:
wcs
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Hort. Suburb. Lond. 211. (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000485230
Common Names
- Podocarpus macrophyllus
- Large-Leaf Yew Pine
- Large-Leaved Yew Pine
Synonyms
- Nageia macrophylla (Thunb.) F.Muell. [valid]
- Taxus makoya Forbes [valid]
- Margbensonia macrophylla (Thunb.) A.V.Bobrov & Melikyan [valid]
- Margbensonia forrestii (Craib & W.W.Sm.) A.V.Bobrov & Melikyan [valid]
- Podocarpus forrestii Craib & W.W.Sm. [valid]
- Podocarpus sweetii C.Presl [valid]
- Podocarpus canaliculatus Carrière [valid]
- Podocarpus longifolia Gordon [valid]
- Podocarpus verticillatus G.Don [valid]
- Podocarpus macrophyllus angustifolius Blume [valid]
- Podocarpus macrophyllus rubra Carrière [valid]
- Podocarpus macrophyllus angustifolius (Blume) Silba [valid]
- Podocarpus macrophyllus forrestii (Craib & W.W.Sm.) Silba [valid]
- Nageia macrophylla (Thunb.) Kuntze [valid]
- Podocarpus macrophyllus angustifolius (Blume) Pilg. [valid]
Description
Podocarpus macrophyllus (also called Large-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 macrophyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for landscaping and as a hedge plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Podocarpus macrophyllus var. macrophyllus
Podocarpus macrophyllus var. piliramulus Zhi X.Chen & Zhen Q.Li
Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki Siebold & Zucc.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Podocarpus macrophyllus are small and yellow in color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Podocarpus macrophyllus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Podocarpus macrophyllus
Podocarpus macrophyllus can be found in Japan, China, and Taiwan.
Podocarpus macrophyllus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Podocarpus macrophyllus?
Podocarpus macrophyllus
What type of plant is Podocarpus macrophyllus?
Evergreen tree
Where is Podocarpus macrophyllus 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,