Needle-leaved Totara

Podocarpus acutifolius is a conifer belonging to the Podocarpaceae family, a group of conifers primarily found in the Southern Hemisphere. This species is endemic to New Zealand, where it is part of the native flora. It is one of several Podocarpus species found in the region and is distinguished by its needle-like leaves. The species was first formally described in 1884 by Kirk. Needle-leaved Totara is a key component of the forest ecosystems in which it occurs and contributes to the ecological and botanical diversity of New Zealand's native forests.