Status:
valid
Authors:
Gaussen & Woltz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Toulouse 111: 319. (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000737137
Common Names
- Perrier's Podocarpus
- Perrier's Yew
- Perrier's Pine
Description
Podocarpus perrieri (also called Perrier's Podocarp, among many other common names) is a species of coniferous tree native to Madagascar. It is an evergreen coniferous tree with a conical crown and short, dark green needles. It grows in open forests and woodlands, often on rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Podocarpus perrieri is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping, and its wood is used for making furniture and other wood products. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Podocarpus perrieri is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Podocarpus perrieri is an evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is best grown in a sheltered location.
Where to Find Podocarpus perrieri
Podocarpus perrieri is native to Madagascar.
Podocarpus perrieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Podocarpus perrieri?
Podocarpus perrieri
What type of plant is Podocarpus perrieri?
Evergreen coniferous tree
Where is Podocarpus perrieri native to?
Madagascar
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,