Breede River Yellowwood
Podocarpus elongatus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Breede River Yellowwood, scientifically known as Podocarpus elongatus, is a majestic evergreen conifer native to South Africa. Renowned for its striking architectural form and dense foliage, this resilient species thrives in diverse habitats. While primarily valued in landscaping, it holds significant ecological importance within its unique montane ecosystems.
- Family
- Podocarpaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Breede River Yellowwood
- Scientific synonyms
- Podocarpus Thunbergii Var. Angustifolius · Podocarpus Pruinosus · 3 more
Names
Common Names
- Breede River Yellowwood
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Podocarpus elongatusSynonyms
- Podocarpus thunbergii var. angustifolius
- Podocarpus pruinosus
- Nageia elongata
- Taxus elongata
- Taxus capensis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Pinidae and order Pinales, falling into the family Podocarpaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Podocarpus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Pinidae | WCVP |
| Order | Pinales | WCVP |
| Family | Podocarpaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Podocarpus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is found across several distinct regions within the Southern and South Tropical Africa areas. Specifically, its range includes the countries of Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It is also known to inhabit the Cape Provinces of Southern Africa. Remarkably, the distribution extends far beyond the mainland to the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. There, it can be located on the remote island of St. Helena.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Middle Atlantic Ocean | St.Helena | WCVP |
Chemicals
Podocarpus elongatus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoid.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoid | Tropical biomedicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Podocarpus elongatus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cryptosporidiosis.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cryptosporidiosis | Tropical biomedicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |