Podocarpus costalis
Podocarpus costalis, locally known as arius, is a species of conifer in the family Podocarpaceae. It is native to the Philippines and Taiwan.
| Podocarpus costalis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Gymnospermae |
| Division: | Pinophyta |
| Class: | Pinopsida |
| Order: | Araucariales |
| Family: | Podocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Podocarpus |
| Species: | P. costalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Podocarpus costalis | |
This plant grows in island scrub, low forest, or in a limestone bluff or sea stack habitat, growing at elevations from sea level to nearly 300 meters. It is also widely cultivated as a garden plant. It is used in bonsai. The fruit is edible.
One threat to the survival of wild populations is overcollecting for horticulture; this practice is illegal throughout its native range.
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