Podocarpus pallidus

Podocarpaceae Podocarpus pallidus N.E. Gray

Etymology
Podocarpus refers to ‘foot fruit’; indicating the fleshy receptacle and seed complex, found in Podocarpus species.
pallidus refers to ‘pale’; probably indicating its pale leaves.

Distribution

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TDWG Codes
6, 60, TON

Habitat
The natural habitats for Podocarpus pallidus are subtropical/tropical moist lowland forests. The natural elevation is unknown. There are no conifers associated with Podocarpus pallidus that are known of.

Species Continuity
The population trend for Podocarpus pallidus is unknown. There are ongoing threats for Podocarpus pallidus and they are listed as follows:

• 1 Habitat Loss & Degradation
  • 1.1 Agriculture & Forestry

IUCN Category – VU
According to the IUCN Red List, Podocarpus pallidus has been assigned the status of VU(Vulnerable). This means that according to the Red List criteria, this species qualifies as Vulnerable and is of risk.

Superordinate Taxa
The nearest superordinate taxon for Podocarpus pallidus is Podocarpus. The coordinate taxa for Podocarpus pallidus are therefore:

Podocarpus pallidus is also placed under Podocarpaceae.