Podocarpus nakaii
Nakai podocarp
Podocarpus nakaii, commonly known as the Naka needle podocarp, is an evergreen conifer native to East Asia. Valued for its elegant, slender foliage and ornamental appeal, this resilient species thrives in temperate climates. Beyond its landscape utility, it holds significant botanical interest for its unique structural and ecological characteristics.
- Scientific name: Podocarpus nakaii
- Family: Podocarpaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Pinidae and order Pinales, it is a member of the family Podocarpaceae. Finally, it is specifically identified under the genus Podocarpus as the species Podocarpus nakaii.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Pinidae | WCVP |
| Order | Pinales | WCVP |
| Family | Podocarpaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Podocarpus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Podocarpus nakaii, is known by several different common names depending on the regional language and specific nomenclature used. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 台湾罗汉松 (zh-hans), while in Traditional Chinese variants used in Hong Kong (zh-hk) and general contexts (zh), it is known as 台灣羅漢松 (zh-hant) and 台灣羅漢松 (zh-hk). Specifically in Taiwan, it is commonly called 桃實百日青 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 台湾罗汉松 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 台灣羅漢松 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 台灣羅漢松 | Wikidata |
| zh | 台湾罗汉松 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 桃實百日青 | Wikidata |
| nan | Thó͘-sam | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 台湾罗汉松 | Wikidata |
| zh | 桃实百日青 | Wikidata |
| zh | 百日青 | Wikidata |
| zh | 桃實百日青 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is characterized by a very specific and restricted geographical range. Within the vast region of Eastern Asia, its presence is notably limited. Specifically, the distribution of Podocarpus nakaii is centered on the island of Taiwan. It does not appear to inhabit any other major landmasses or neighboring territories. Therefore, its natural occurrence is considered endemic to this particular subtropical location.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Podocarpus nakaii has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chalcone, inumakilactone B, megastigmane, podolactone E, steroids.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chalcone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inumakilactone B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| megastigmane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| podolactone E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Podocarpus nakaii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |