Higher classification Plum pine | Division Pinophyta Scientific name Podocarpus costalis Rank Species | |
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Similar Plum pine, Podocarpus nakaii, Podocarpus macrophyllus, Podocarpaceae, Nageia nagi | ||
Podocarpus costalis, locally known as Arius, is a species of conifer in the family Podocarpaceae. It is native to the Philippines and Taiwan.
This plant is a shrublike tree which grows in island scrub, low forest, and bluff habitat. 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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