Podocarpus salignus
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Podocarpus salignus is a species of conifer in the Podocarpaceae family. It is found only in Chile approximately from 35 to 42° South Latitude. Up to 20 m height and 1 m diameter. Straight and cylindrical trunk. The bark is reddish-gray. It is threatened by habitat loss. In Chile it is known as Mañío de hojas largas, which is translated as Long-leaved manio.
[edit] Cultivation and uses
It is a very ornamental tree that is very planted in gardens and parks of Chile and has been introduced in the British Isles. It needs very heavy rainfalls. It withstands temperatures down to −25 °C (−13 °F)[1]. Wood: It has good quality, is yellowish colored, straight grained, highly moisture resistant. It is used in furniture and construction.
[edit] References and External links
- ^ Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992 ISBN 0-333-47494-5
- Donoso, C. 2005. Árboles nativos de Chile. Guía de reconocimiento. Edición 4. Marisa Cuneo Ediciones, Valdivia, Chile. 136p.
- Hechenleitner, P., M. Gardner, P. Thomas, C. Echeverría, B. Escobar, P. Brownless y C. Martínez. 2005. Plantas Amenazadas del Centro-Sur de Chile. Distribución, Conservación y Propagación. Universidad Austral de Chile y Real Jardín Botánico de Edimburgo, Valdivia. 188p.
- Hoffman, Adriana 1982. Flora silvestre de Chile, Zona Araucana. Edición 4. Fundación Claudio Gay, Santiago. 258p.
- Rodríguez, R. y M. Quezada. 1995. Gymnospermae. En C. Marticorena y R. Rodríguez [eds.], Flora de Chile Vol. 1, p 310-337. Universidad de Concepción, Concepción.
- Bean. W. Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Murray 1981.
- Usher. G. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable 1974 ISBN 0094579202.
- F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press 1951.
- Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992 ISBN 0-333-47494-5
- Conifer Specialist Group 1998. Podocarpus salignus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 10 July 2007.
