Alpine Totara
Podocarpus nivalis Hook.
Podocarpus nivalis, known as Alpine Totara, is a conifer in the Podocarpaceae family. It is native to New Zealand and was first described in 1843 by Hook.
Description
Podocarpus nivalis is a coniferous tree species belonging to the Podocarpaceae family. It is commonly called Alpine Totara and is endemic to New Zealand, where it is found in both the North and South islands. The species was first formally described in 1843 by the botanist Hook. This tree is adapted to alpine environments and is part of the Podocarpus genus, which includes various coniferous species.
Other common names
Alpine TotaraSnow Totara
Distribution
Global · New Zealand North · New Zealand South
Synonyms
Nageia nivalisPodocarpus montanusPodocarpus nivalis var. erectus