Podocarpus acutifolius explained

Podocarpus acutifolius, commonly called needle-leaved tōtara, is a species of conifer in the family Podocarpaceae.[1] It is found only in New Zealand.

Etymology

The specific epithet, Latin: acutifolius, meaning "thorny leaves", is derived from Latin Latin: acutus (pointed, acute), and Latin: -folius (-leaved), and refers to the characteristic shape of the leaves.[2]

Distribution

This species is found in the South Island from northern Marlborough westward and south to southern Westland.[3] Its natural habitat is lowland and montane forest and scrub.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Story: Conifers . Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand . 21 August 2012.
  2. Book: Etymological Dictionary of Succulent Plant Names. Eggli. Urs. Newton. Leonard E.. Springer. 2004. 978-3-540-00489-9. Berlin, Heidelberg. 2. 19 November 2018.
  3. Book: Eagle, Audrey. Eagle's complete trees and shrubs of New Zealand volume one. Te Papa Press. 2008. 9780909010089. Wellington. 10. English.