Podocarpus spinulosus
Podocarpus spinulosus (Sm.) R.Br. ex Mirb.
Podocarpus spinulosus, known as the dwarf plum pine or spiny-leaf podocarp, is a species of podocarp found in the warm-temperate coastal regions of New South Wales and southern Queensland. It is typically an understorey shrub and seldom exceeds 2 m in height.
Description
Podocarpus spinulosus (Sm.) R.Br. ex Mirb. belongs to the Podocarpaceae family and is part of the genus Podocarpus. This species is native to the coastal areas of New South Wales and southern Queensland, where it grows as a low shrub in forest understoreys. It was first described in 1825. The plant is characterized by its spiny leaves and compact growth habit, rarely reaching more than 2 meters in height.
Distribution
Global · New South Wales · Queensland
Synonyms
Nageia spinulosaNageia laetaNageia ensifoliaTaxus spinulosaMargbensonia spinulosaPodocarpus pungensPodocarpus bidwilliiPodocarpus ensifoliusTaxus spinulosus