Bastard Yellowwood
Afrocarpus falcatus (Thunb.) C.N.Page
Afrocarpus falcatus is a tree species in the Podocarpaceae family, native to montane forests in southern Africa, including Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, and Eswatini. Common names include Bastard Yellowwood and Outeniqua Yellowwood. It is widespread and not considered threatened, though it is protected in South Africa. The species is cultivated as an ornamental tree, particularly in South Africa and occasionally in other regions.
Description
Afrocarpus falcatus is found in several protected areas, including Table Mountain National Park and Tankwa-Karoo National Park. It is also present in regions such as Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, and globally in places like Hawaii and New South Wales. The species was published in 1989 and is known for its ecological and ornamental significance in its native range.
Other common names
ConiferBastard YellowwoodOuteniqua Yellowwoodcommon yellowwood
Distribution
ZA · AU · Table Mountain National Park · Tankwa-Karoo National Park · BR · Global · Hawaii · Cape Provinces · KwaZulu-Natal · Madagascar · Malawi · Mozambique · New South Wales · Northern Provinces · St.Helena · Swaziland
Synonyms
Nageia meyerianaNageia falcata var. gausseniiNageia falcataTaxus falcataPodocarpus gracillimusPodocarpus gausseniiPodocarpus falcatusPodocarpus meyerianusAfrocarpus gausseniiDecussocarpus falcatusAfrocarpus falcatus subsp. gausseniiPodocarpus falcatus
