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dacrycarpus

Scientific Name: Dacrycarpus

Family: Podocarpaceae

Category: Gymnosperm

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Dacrycarpus: An Overview

The genus Dacrycarpus comprises coniferous trees belonging to the Podocarpaceae family. These are primarily dioecious evergreen trees found in various regions of the world.

Considerations for Pets

  • Dacrycarpus imbricatus is used for furniture, plywood and construction timber. While this does not directly indicate toxicity, be aware of potential risks associated with ingestion of wood splinters or treated wood products.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Dacrycarpus (genus)
  • Family: Podocarpaceae
  • Accepted Species Names: Nine accepted species names are recognized within the genus Dacrycarpus.
  • Synonyms:
    • For Dacrycarpus imbricatus: Podocarpus imbricatus Blume
    • Synonyms for Dacrycarpus imbricatus var. patulus: Bracteocarpus kawaii (Hayata) A. V. Bobrov & Melikyan
  • Other names:
    • Bracteocarpus kawaii (Hayata) A.V.Bobrov &amp Melikyan
    • Dacrycarpus imbricatus var. imbricatus
    • Dacrycarpus imbricatus var. patulus de Laub.
    • Dacrycarpus imbricatus (Blume) de Laub. var. robustus de Laub.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The distribution of Dacrycarpus spans from New Zealand to Malaysia and the Philippines.
  • Specific locations for Dacrycarpus imbricatus include Cambodia, China, Fiji, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, and Papua New Guinea.
  • Dacrycarpus dacrydioides is endemic to New Zealand.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Dacrycarpus dacrydioides (Kahikatea) can reach heights of 55 meters (approximately 180 feet), with trunks exceeding one meter in diameter.
  • Dacrycarpus imbricatus can grow up to 50 meters tall with a straight, cylindrical bole and a dome-shaped crown.

Common Names

  • Dacrycarpus dacrydioides: Kahikatea, White Pine
  • Dacrycarpus imbricatus: Jamuju (in some regions)

Quirky Facts

  • The name Dacrycarpus refers to its tear shaped fruit.

Ecological Role

  • Dacrycarpus dacrydioides forests in New Zealand provide a nursery for other podocarps.
  • It is a primary colonizing plant.

Uses

  • Dacrycarpus imbricatus is used for furniture, plywood, and construction timber. It is also used as an ornamental tree.

Further Information

  • World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew)
  • ARKive
  • The Plant List
  • EOL (Encyclopedia of Life)