Podocarpus
- noun
- /ˌpɒdəˈkɑːrpəs/
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Podocarpus
- Many gardeners appreciate the Podocarpus for its ability to thrive in a variety of soil types and climates.
Examples
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In New Zealand, the Podocarpus species are valued for their durability and resistance to harsh weather conditions.
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Podocarpus neriifolius (oleander podocarpus) appears to have vanished from most of the Himalayas during one dry spell.
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Local demand for fuelwood and construction poles outpaces the growth of the Podocarpus, Eucalyptus, and pine plantations around the forest boundaries.
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Podocarpus neriifolius (oleander podocarpus) appears to have vanished from most of the Himalayas during one dry spell.
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On upper slopes, ericaceous heathlands and stands of the tropical conifer Podocarpus milanjianus call temperate-zone habitats to mind.
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The Podocarpus tree is known for its dense evergreen foliage, making it a popular choice for landscaping.
Compounds
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A tall evergreen tree from Africa with hard, shiny leaves and dark bark
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A low, spreading evergreen shrub from the mountains of New Zealand
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An evergreen tree with thick leaves that grows in moist forests in Australia and New Zealand and gives strong wood
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A large evergreen tree from New Zealand that has hard reddish wood used for furniture and piers
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A large fast-growing evergreen tree with shiny long leaves from tropical rainforests
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A large evergreen tree from New Zealand with light wood that is easy to work
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A large Australian tree with yellow wood that darkens and a fruit like a plum
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A South African tree or shrub with narrow thick leaves and a rounded top often planted in gardens
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A New Zealand evergreen tree with dark, strong wood used for furniture and indoor building
- Australian
A group of evergreen trees and shrubs with thin, needlelike leaves that stay green
Surface Forms
Etymology
Podocarpus comes from the Greek parts podo- 'foot' and -carpus 'fruit', a name that shows the tree's fruit sits on a small stalk like a little foot. So, Podocarpus is a group of evergreen trees named for their 'footed' fruits.
