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yucca plum pine
Scientific Name: Podocarpus coriaceus
Family: Podocarpaceae
Category: Gymnosperm
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Yucca Plum Pine (Podocarpus coriaceus)
The Yucca Plum Pine, scientifically known as Podocarpus coriaceus, is a unique conifer with a mix of characteristics.
Considerations for Pets
- As the common name implies, this plant has "pine" in its name, suggesting it may have needles.
Considerations for Children
- As the common name implies, this plant has "pine" in its name, suggesting it may have needles.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Podocarpus coriaceus Rich.
- Common Name: Yucca Plum Pine
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Family: Podocarpaceae
- Synonyms: Nageia coriacea (Rich.) Kuntze, Nageia coriacea (Rich. & A. Rich.) Kuntze
Distribution and Habitat
- Podocarpus coriaceus is found in the Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe, and Martinique.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is a perennial tree, meaning it lives for more than two years.
Additional Common Names
- Wild pine
- Wild pitch pine
- Yacca podocarp
- Bois lubin (French)
- Laurier rose (Guadeloupe) (French)
- Podocarpe rose (French)
- Raisinier (French)
Related Links
- Garden Guides: Information on gardening with Yucca Plum Pine.
- Discover Life: Page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution.
- NCBI Taxonomy: Genus Podocarpus information.