Genus Podocarpus (Noun)
Meaning
Evergreen trees or shrubs; sometimes classified as member of the family Taxaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Podocarpus is native to temperate and subtropical regions of the Southern Hemisphere, and consists of about 100 species.
- Podocarpus trees are evergreen conifers, generally having short, needle-like leaves arranged alternately on the stem.
- Some sources classify the genus Podocarpus as a member of the family Taxaceae, although it is more commonly placed in its own family, the Podocarpaceae.
- Many species within the genus Podocarpus produce vibrant red or purple seed cones, surrounded by a fleshy receptacle that resembles a berry.
- The yew plum pine is a tree species in the genus Podocarpus, utilized as an ornamental for landscaping and as a timber source in various regions.