Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Species:
taxifolia
ID:
487580

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sol. ex. D.Don) de Laub.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Blumea 24: 190. (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486912



Common Names

  • Prumnopitys Taxifolia
  • Matai
  • Black Pine


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Synonyms

  • Nageia spicata (R.Br.) F.Muell. [valid]
  • Stachycarpus spicatus (R.Br.) Tiegh. [valid]
  • Podocarpus spicatus R.Br. [valid]

Description

Prumnopitys taxifolia (also called Taxifolia, among many other common names) is an evergreen conifer native to New Zealand. It has a pyramidal shape with dark green foliage. It grows in moist, well-drained soils, and is often found in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Prumnopitys taxifolia 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 taxifolia 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 taxifolia 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 taxifolia

Prumnopitys taxifolia is native to the temperate forests of New Zealand. It can be found in the North and South Islands.

Prumnopitys taxifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prumnopitys taxifolia?

Prumnopitys taxifolia

What is the common name of Prumnopitys taxifolia?

Taxifolia Prumnopitys

What is the natural habitat of Prumnopitys taxifolia?

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

David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Daniel Solander (1733-1782): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sol.' 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-0000486912: Placement according to April 2023 Classification