Podocarpus rostratus
Podocarpus rostratus is a species of conifer in the family Podocarpaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.[1]
| Podocarpus rostratus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Gymnosperms |
| Division: | Pinophyta |
| Class: | Pinopsida |
| Order: | Araucariales |
| Family: | Podocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Podocarpus |
| Species: | P. rostratus |
| Binomial name | |
| Podocarpus rostratus Laurent | |
Range and habitat
Podocarpus rostratus is native to the high-elevation ericoid thickets in Madagascar's highlands, between 1,800 and 2,400 meters elevation. It has been recorded in found in Antsiranana, Fianarantsoa, Mahajanga, and Toamasina provinces, including the Tsaratanana Massif.[1]
P. rostratus is intolerant of fires, which are frequent in the ericoid thickets ecoregion. It is typically found in less fire-prone habitats, including open rocky slopes composed of silicaceous rocks, and wetter sites along streams.[1]
References
- Farjon, A. (2013). "Podocarpus rostratus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T34096A2845405. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T34096A2845405.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
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