Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Species:
montana
ID:
487576

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Humb. & Bonpl. ex. Willd.) de Laub.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Blumea 24: 189. (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486908



Common Names

  • Prumnopitys montana
  • Montana Prumnopitys
  • Montana Prum


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Synonyms

  • Nageia curvifolia (Carrière) F.Muell. [valid]
  • Van-tieghemia montana (Humb. & Bonpl. ex. Willd.) A.V.Bobrov & Melikyan [valid]
  • Van-tieghemia meridensis (J.Buchholz & N.E.Gray) A.V.Bobrov & Melikyan [valid]
  • Van-tieghemia densifolia (Kunth) A.V.Bobrov & Melikyan [valid]
  • Stachycarpus taxifolius (Kunth) Tiegh. [valid]
  • Podocarpus taxifolius Kunth [valid]
  • Podocarpus curvifolius Carrière [valid]
  • Podocarpus montanus (Humb. & Bonpl. ex. Willd.) Lodd. ex. Endl. [valid]
  • Podocarpus humboldtii Gordon [valid]
  • Podocarpus antarcticus Carrière [valid]
  • Podocarpus taxifolius densifolius Kunth [valid]
  • Podocarpus montanus meridensis J.Buchholz & N.E.Gray [valid]
  • Podocarpus montanus densifolius (Kunth) J.Buchholz & N.E.Gray [valid]
  • Stachycarpus montanus (Humb. & Bonpl. ex. Willd.) Gaussen [valid]
  • Stachycarpus meridensis (J.Buchholz & N.E.Gray) Gaussen [valid]
  • Botryopitys densifolia (Kunth) Doweld [valid]
  • Botryopitys meridensis (J.Buchholz & N.E.Gray) Doweld [valid]
  • Botryopitys montana (Humb. & Bonpl. ex. Willd.) Doweld [valid]
  • Podocarpus montanus diversifolius Dallim. & A.B.Jacks. [valid]
  • Podocarpus montanus (Humb. & Bonpl. ex. Willd.) Lodd. ex. Britton [valid]
  • Stachycarpus montana (Humb. & Bonpl. ex. Willd.) Gaussen [valid]
  • Stachycarpus densifolia (Kunth) Gaussen [valid]
  • Podocarpus taxifolius communis Kunth [unknown]
  • Prumnopitys montana densifolia (Kunth) C.N.Page [valid]
  • Prumnopitys montana diversifolia (Dallim. & A.B.Jacks.) C.N.Page [valid]
  • Prumnopitys montana meridensis (J.Buchholz & N.E.Gray) C.N.Page [valid]

Description

Prumnopitys montana (also called Mountain Miro, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to New Zealand and is found in moist forests and on rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Prumnopitys montana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and astringent properties that can help treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prumnopitys montana 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

Prumnopitys montana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Prumnopitys montana

Prumnopitys montana is native to New Zealand.

Prumnopitys montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prumnopitys montana?

Prumnopitys montana

What is the common name of Prumnopitys montana?

Montana Prumnopitys

What is the natural habitat of Prumnopitys montana?

It is found in moist, shady forests

Species in the Prumnopitys genus

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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humb.' in the authors string.
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.
David John de Laubenfels (1925-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Laub.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for:wfo-0000486908: Placement according to April 2023 Classification