Podocarpus nivalis

Podocarpus nivalis, the mountain or snow totara, is a species of conifer in the family Podocarpaceae. It is endemic to New Zealand.

Podocarpus nivalis

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Division: Pinophyta
Class: Pinopsida
Order: Pinales
Family: Podocarpaceae
Genus: Podocarpus
Species:
P. nivalis
Binomial name
Podocarpus nivalis
Hook.[2]

Description

This species is a prostrate shrub with spreading branches.[3] It can also be semi-erect and up to 3m tall.[3] Branches that contact the soil often root.[3] Leaves are thick, rigid and close together. They are arranged spirally, are pointed at the apex and are a brownish green colour when they age.[3]

Distribution

This species is found in the North Island south of Mt Hikurangi and Mt Pirongia and in the South Island.[3]

Cultivation and uses

It is one of the hardiest podocarps of the Southern Hemisphere, it has withstood minus 25 °C (minus 13 °F) in the British Isles, and survives long periods under snow in its native habitat, close to the tree line in NZ's high mountains. It needs high rainfall to grow well.

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References

  1. Farjon, A. (2013). "Podocarpus nivalis". doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T42522A2984790.en. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. "Podocarpus nivalis Hook". New Zealand Organisms Register. Landcare Research New Zealand. Retrieved 15 January 2016.
  3. Eagle, Audrey (2008). Eagle's complete trees and shrubs of New Zealand volume one. Wellington: Te Papa Press. p. 14. ISBN 9780909010089.

Further reading

  • Allan. H. H. 1961. Flora of New Zealand. Government Printer, Wellington.
  • Bean. W. Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Murray 1981
  • Huxley. A. 1992. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. MacMillan Press 1992 ISBN 0-333-47494-5


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