Podocarpus decumbens

Podocarpaceae Podocarpus decumbens N.E. Gray

Etymology
Podocarpus refers to ‘foot fruit’; indicating the fleshy receptacle and seed complex, found in Podocarpus species.
decumbens refers to ‘decumbent’; indicating the prostrate growth habit of this species.

Distribution

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TDWG Codes
6, 60, NWC

Habitat
The natural habitats for Podocarpus decumbens are subtropical/tropical high altitude shrublands. The natural elevation is unknown. There are no conifers associated with Podocarpus decumbens that are known of.

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

• 2 Overexploitation & Resource Use
  • 2.3 Mining & Quarrying
• 3 Climate Change & Natural Disasters
  • 3.3 Habitat Shifting & Alteration
• 5 Natural System Modifications
  • 5.1 Fire & Fire Suppression

IUCN Category – CR
According to the IUCN Red List, Podocarpus decumbens has been assigned the status of CR(Critically Endangered). This means that according to the Red List criteria, this species qualifies as Critically endangered and is on the brink of being extinct in the wild.

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

Podocarpus decumbens is also placed under Podocarpaceae.