Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Species:
ridleyi
ID:
485836

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wasscher) N.E.Gray

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 39: 435. (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000485168



Common Names

  • Podocarpus ridleyi
  • Ridley's Yew Pine
  • Ridley's Podocarpus


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Synonyms

  • Margbensonia ridleyi (Wasscher) A.V.Bobrov & Melikyan [valid]
  • Podocarpus neriifolius ridleyi Wasscher [valid]

Description

Podocarpus ridleyi (also called Ridley's Yew, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. It typically grows to a height of 3-6 m (10-20 ft) and has a rounded or conical shape. Its leaves are lanceolate and glossy, and its bark is gray-brown in color. It is found in moist forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Podocarpus ridleyi is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Podocarpus ridleyi are small, yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Podocarpus ridleyi can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist until germination. When propagating from cuttings, it is best to take semi-hardwood cuttings in the summer and root them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Podocarpus ridleyi

Podocarpus ridleyi is native to Malaysia and can be found in the rainforests of Borneo.

Podocarpus ridleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Podocarpus ridleyi?

Podocarpus ridleyi

What is the common name of Podocarpus ridleyi?

Ridley's Podocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Podocarpus ridleyi?

It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

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

Netta Elizabeth Gray (b.1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Gray' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for:wfo-0000485168: Placement according to April 2023 Classification