Brown pine (Podocarpus neriifolius, A.B.Lambert, Descr. Pinus 2: 21 (1824))

Family: Podocarpaceae

Author: D.Don

Bibliography: A.B.Lambert, Descr. Pinus 2: 21 (1824)

Year: 1824

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Podocarpus

Vegetable: False

Observations: Nepal to W. & C. Malesia

Description

The Brown Pine, scientifically known as Podocarpus neriifolius, is a captivating member of the Podocarpaceae family. This coniferous tree, first described in A.B. Lambert’s “Description of the Pine” in 1824, is attributed to the expertise of botanist D.Don.

Primarily found ranging from Nepal to Western and Central Malesia, the Brown Pine occupies a wide geographic span in South and Southeast Asia. Its adaptability to these diverse regions highlights its resilience and ecological significance.

Distinguished by its elongated, narrow leaves that bear a resemblance to those of the Oleander, Podocarpus neriifolius shows a unique aesthetic fit for ornamental use and reforestation programs. The tree thrives in various soil types and elevations, which has facilitated its spread across a significant part of the Asian continent.

Botanically notable for its reproductive structures, the Brown Pine produces small, fleshy, and brightly colored cones that attract wildlife, thereby playing an essential role in its habitat’s biodiversity. The tree’s wood is also valuable, often utilized locally for timber, given its durability and workability.

The presence of Podocarpus neriifolius in the ecological tapestry of its native regions cannot be overstated. It is not only a species with great ornamental and economic value but also a cornerstone of the forest ecosystems where it resides. Understanding and preserving this remarkable tree is crucial for maintaining the environmental health and the biological diversity of its native habitats.

Common Names

Eng: brown pine, mountain teak, brown-pine
Nep: gunsi
Hin: halis
Vie: thông tre lá dài
Fij: asimbolo, kuasi
Msa: jati bukit, ki beling, podo bukit
Lao: ka dong
Mya: thitmin
Rus: ногоплодник олеандролистный (nogoplodnik oleandrolistnyj)
Zho: 百日青 (bai ri qing)
En: Brown pine, Mountain teak, Brown-pine
My: Thitmin
Zh: 百日青 (bai ri qing)
Fj: Asimbolo, Kuasi
Hi: Halis
Lo: Ka dong
Ms: Jati bukit, Ki beling, Podo bukit
Ne: Gunsi
Ru: Ногоплодник олеандролистный (nogoplodnik oleandrolistnyj)
Vi: Thông tre lá dài

Synonyms

• Podocarpus macrophyllus var. acuminatissimus (E.Pritz.)
• Nageia endlicheriana ((Carrière) Kuntze)
• Margbensonia neriifolia ((D.Don) A.V.Bobrov & Melikyan)
• Nageia neriifolia ((D.Don) Kuntze)
• Podocarpus annamiensis var. hainanensis (Gaussen)
• Podocarpus endlicherianus (Carrière)

Distribution

• Andaman Is. (native)
• Assam (native)
• Bangladesh (native)
• Borneo (native)
• Cambodia (native)
• Malaya (native)
• Myanmar (native)
• Nepal (native)
• Philippines (native)
• Sulawesi (native)
• Sumatera (native)
• Thailand (native)
• Vietnam (native)

Additional Images

Bark

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Leaf

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Taken Jan 14, 2022 by Helene Bertolli (cc-by-sa)

Habit

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Taken Oct 25, 2021 by Héliciane Palenzuela (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 9, 2020 by José Galera (cc-by-sa)

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/5286088)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:263545-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Podocarpus neriifolius D.Don)

Specifications

Growth habit>: Tree

Growth