Podocarpus elatus

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This is a large genus of about 95 species, mostly found in the southern hemisphere in warm-temperate to tropical areas of New Zealand, north through south-east Asia, Japan, Nepal and the cooler parts of South America. Podocarps appeared in the fossil record at the beginning of the Triassic period (250 million years ago).

The fleshy stems of the seeds were eaten by Aboriginal people in some parts of Australia.

The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil. The plant prefers acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It requires moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

Similar plants:

• Afrocarpus falcatus, Podocarpus falcatus (Common Yellowwood, Bastard Yellowwood, African Pine Tree, Weeping Yew)
• Afrocarpus gracilior, Podocarpus gracilior (African Fern Pine)
• Afrocarpus mannii, Podocarpus mannii (Afrocarpus)
• Nageia motleyi, Podocarpus motleyi (Nageia)
• Nageia nagi, Podocarpus nagi, Myrica nagi (Asian Bayberry, Broadleaf Podocarpus)
• Nageia wallichiana, Nageia blumei, Podocarpus blumei, Podocarpus wallichianus (Nageia)
• Podocarpus elongatus (Breede River Yellowwood )
• Podocarpus falcatus (Outeniqua Yellowwood)
• Podocarpus macrophyllus (Buddhist Pine, Chinese Yew, Kusamaki, Inumaki)
• Podocarpus neriifolius (Oleander Podocarp)