Podocarpus dispermus
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Podocarpus dispermus C.White
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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
- ^ a b c Thomas, P. 2013. Podocarpus dispermus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2015.2. Downloaded on 03 September 2015.