Pectinopitys ferruginea
Pectinopitys ferruginea (G.Benn. ex D.Don) C.N.Page
Pectinopitys ferruginea, known as miro and brown pine, is a dioecious evergreen conifer in the Podocarpaceae family. It grows up to 25 metres tall with a trunk diameter of 1–1.5 metres. Endemic to New Zealand, it is found on the North, South, and Stewart Islands in lowland to montane forests. The tree has dark-green to bronze-green pectinate leaves and red to pinkish-red cones up to 20 mm long. It can live 250–350 years, with some individuals reaching 770 years.
Description
Pectinopitys ferruginea is a member of the Podocarpaceae family and is native to New Zealand. It is a dioecious species with pectinate leaves arranged in a comb-like pattern. The tree produces berry-like cones that are red to pinkish-red in color. It is found in lowland to montane forest habitats across the North, South, and Stewart Islands. The species can reach heights of 25 metres and has a trunk diameter of up to 1.5 metres. Its lifespan ranges from 250 to 350 years, with some individuals living as long as 770 years.
Synonyms
Nageia ferrugineaStachycarpus ferrugineusPodocarpus ferrugineusPrumnopitys ferrugineaStachypitys ferrugineaStachycarpus ferruginea