Dacrydium gibbsiae

Dacrydium gibbsiae
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1) [1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Pinophyta
Class: Pinopsida
Order: Pinales
Family: Podocarpaceae
Genus: Dacrydium
Species: D. gibbsiae
Binomial name
Dacrydium gibbsiae
Stapf

Dacrydium gibbsiae is a conifer species native to Borneo. It grows on Mount Kinabalu on ultramafic soil,[1] and is notable for being able to tolerate the high levels of toxic metal compounds present in these soils.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 A. Farjon (2011). "Dacrydium gibbsiae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.3. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 19 March 2015.