Falcate Yellowwood
Podocarpus henkelii Stapf ex Dallim. & A.B.Jacks.
Podocarpus henkelii, commonly known as Falcate Yellowwood, is a conifer species in the Podocarpaceae family. Native to regions including South Africa and parts of eastern and southern Africa, it is cultivated for its ornamental value due to its attractive, drooping foliage and neat form.
Description
Podocarpus henkelii was first described in 1923 and is found in areas such as the Garden Route National Park, Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, Malawi, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. It is also grown globally in gardens. This species is valued for its elegant appearance and is often used in landscaping for its distinctive, graceful look.
Other common names
Falcate YellowwoodHenkel's YellowwoodHenkel's podofern-pine
Distribution
Garden Route National Park · Global · Cape Provinces · KwaZulu-Natal · Malawi · Tanzania · Zimbabwe
Synonyms
Podocarpus ensiculusPodocarpus henkelii subsp. ensiculus