Podocarpus glomeratus
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Podocarpus glomeratus is a species of conifer tree in the Podocarpaceae family. It is native to the montane rainforests of Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru; between 1800–3600 meters above sea level.[1][2]
Description
Shrubs or trees up to 20 m. high,[3] with dark brown bark.[3][4] Leaves are 2–5 cm. long, 2–4 mm. wide; rigid and almost erect, linear-lanceolate or sometimes almost falcate; light grayish green and shiny above, whitish beneath; the base narrowed into a very short petiole; the tip ending in a stiff pungent prickle.[3][4] Pollen cones up to 6 mm. long, clustered in groups of 6 on slender peduncles 8–12 mm. long. Ovulate cones sessile or on peduncles up to 4 mm. long,with a receptacle 5–6 mm. long. Seed 5 mm. long, subglobose.[4][5]
Distribution and Habitat
Podocarpus glomeratus is found in Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru at an altitudinal range between 1800 and 3600 m (in montane cloud forests).[3] It is an indicator species of primary forest.[3]
References
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