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

Podocarpus dispermus is a species of conifer in the family Podocarpaceae known commonly as the broad-leaved brown pine. It is endemic to Queensland, Australia, where it is limited to the eastern Atherton Tableland.[1]

This species grows in scattered subpopulations. It is part of the rainforest understory. The seed is dispersed by southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) and musky rat-kangaroos (Hypsiprymnodon moschatus).[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Thomas, P. (2013). "Podocarpus dispermus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T34064A2842125. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T34064A2842125.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.


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