Podocarpus

Podocarpus () is a genus of conifers, the most numerous and widely distributed of the podocarp family, the Podocarpaceae. Podocarpus species are evergreen shrubs or trees, usually from tall, known to reach at times. The cones have two to five fused cone scales, which form a fleshy, berry-like, brightly coloured receptacle at maturity. The fleshy cones attract birds, which then eat the cones and disperse the seeds in their droppings. Plants of the World Online accepts 116 species. Other authorities place 97 to 107 species in the genus depending on the circumscription of the species.

Species

GENUS

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassPinopsida
OrderPinales
FamilyPodocarpaceae

Native toAndaman Is., Angola, Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Assam, Bangladesh, Belize, Bismarck Archipelago, Bolivia, Borneo, Brazil North

Observations recorded87,538

罗汉松属（学名：Podocarpus）是罗汉松科下的一个属，为常绿乔木或灌木植物。该属共有约108种，分布于东亚和南半球的温带、亚热带和热带地区。

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Commons category: Podocarpus
GRIN URL: npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxonomygenus.aspx?id=9623
Commons gallery: Podocarpus
taxon common name: 罗汉松属
taxon name: Podocarpus

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Etymology
Names
Description
Distribution
Classification
Species
Allergenic potential
Uses
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Species are cultivated as ornamental plants for parks and large gardens. The cultivar 'County Park Fire' has won the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.