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Podocarpus gnidioides

Podocarpus gnidioides Carrière
Podocarpus gnidioides
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Podocarpus gnidioides is a conifer species belonging to the family Podocarpaceae. It is native exclusively to New Caledonia.

Description

Podocarpus gnidioides, described by Carrière in 1867, is a member of the genus Podocarpus in the family Podocarpaceae. This species is endemic to New Caledonia and is not found naturally outside this region. Its distribution is limited to this area, making it a part of the local flora. The genus Podocarpus is widely distributed globally, but this particular species is confined to the unique ecosystems of New Caledonia.

Distribution

Global · New Caledonia

Synonyms

Nageia gnidioidesPodocarpus caespitosusPodocarpus alpinus var. caespitosusPodocarpus alpinus var. arborescensPodocarpus gnidioides subsp. caespitosus

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