Brown Pine
Podocarpus elatus R.Br. ex Endl.
Podocarpus elatus, known as the brown pine, is a species of Podocarpus in the Podocarpaceae family. It is native to the east coast of Australia, specifically eastern New South Wales and eastern Queensland. Common names include plum pine, Illawarra plum, and Queensland Christmas tree. The species was first described in 1847.
Description
Podocarpus elatus is a coniferous tree species in the Podocarpaceae family. It is found in eastern New South Wales and eastern Queensland, where it grows in subtropical and warm temperate rainforests. The tree is known by several common names, including brown pine, plum pine, Illawarra plum, and Queensland Christmas tree. It is characterized by its dense foliage and is often used for ornamental purposes. The species was first published in 1847.
Other common names
Plum pineBrown PineIllawarra PlumTurpentine PineYellow Pineplum-pinepencil-cedarshe-pinewhite-pinewhite-plumyellow-pinebrown-pine
Distribution
Global · Hawaii · Ascension · New South Wales · Northern Territory · Queensland
Synonyms
Nageia elataMargbensonia elataPodocarpus acicularisPodocarpus acicularis