Phyllocladus hypophyllus
Family: Podocarpaceae
What it is like
A large tree. It grows 25-35 m tall. The trunk is 60-100 cm across. It can have small buttresses. The bark is dark brown and rough. The shoots are flattened and leaf like. These are arranged in spirals along the stem. They are 60-80 cm long by 25-30 cm wide. Male and female flowers occur on the same plant. The cones are small. They are 5-8 mm long and 5 mm wide.
There are 4 Phyllocladus species.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows at high altitudes. Arboretum Tasmania.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, SE Asia, Tasmania
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit