Podocarpaceae

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The second largest conifer family with 19 genera, most of which have less than five species. The majority of species are found in tropical highlands of the southern hemisphere, especially in Malesia and the southwest Pacific.

One species, Parasitaxus usta is a parasite that only occurs on the roots of another podocarp, Falcatifolium taxoides in New Caledonia.

There are 93 taxa in the category – Podocarpaceae:

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Podocarpus teysmannii Near Threatened

As a primarily lowland species, the population is inferred to be declining due to deforestation and logging.… Read full species entry >

Podocarpus transiens Endangered

Native to Brazil where degradation of its habitat and tree cutting for firewood are causing decline of this species; fire and grazing of domestic animals are also a major threat.… Read full species entry >

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Podocarpus trinitensis Near Threatened

P. trinitensis has a very narrow distribution on Tobago and Trinidad. Due to this a change of circumstances could cause a decrease in its area of occupancy. Because of this it has been listed as Near Threatened.… Read full species entry >

Podocarpus urbanii Critically Endangered

Endemic to Jamaica where it is threatened by illegal logging, wood harvesting and the proliferation of invasive non-native species.… Read full species entry >

Prumnopitys andina Vulnerable

Endemic to Chile where it has a restricted distribution and is threatened by hydro-electric schemes, grazing and afforestation… Read full species entry >

Prumnopitys exigua Near Threatened

A valuable timver species from the cloud forests of Bolivia. Over-exploitation will eventually lead to this species being listed as threatened.… Read full species entry >

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Prumnopitys harmsiana Near Threatened

A montane species found in several countries of Tropical South America. Old growth stands are increasingly rare due to over-exploitation for its valuable timber.
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Prumnopitys ladei Vulnerable

Endemic to Queensland, Australia where it occupies a very restricted area; mature individuals are estimated to number less than 1000.… Read full species entry >

Prumnopitys montana Vulnerable

Although this valuable timber tree has a widespread distribution in Tropical South America the population has been significantly reduced due to logging… Read full species entry >

Prumnopitys standleyi Endangered

Endemic to Costa Rica, the primary threat is logging which has reduced the population and led to poor regeneration… Read full species entry >

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