Microstrobos

Microstrobos is a genus of plant belonging to the podocarp family (Podocarpaceae). Its name comes from Greek (mikros meaning "small" and strobos "cone"). It has 2 species, which are evergreen dioecious shrubs.

Microstrobos
Microstrobos fitzgeraldii
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Microstrobos

J.Garden & L.A.S.Johnson
Type species
Microstrobos niphophilus
J.Garden & L.A.S.Johnson
Species
  • Microstrobos fitzgeraldii - dwarf mountain pine
  • Microstrobos niphophilus - Tasman dwarf pine

Taxonomy

The genus has one synonym, Pherosphaera Hook.. It is allied to Microcachrys and Dacrydium.


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