Podocarpus rostratus is a species of conifer in the family Podocarpaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.[1]

Podocarpus rostratus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Gymnospermae
Division: Pinophyta
Class: Pinopsida
Order: Araucariales
Family: Podocarpaceae
Genus: Podocarpus
Species:
P. rostratus
Binomial name
Podocarpus rostratus
Laurent

Range and habitat edit

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 edit

  1. ^ a b c d 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.