Podocarpus costalis
Family: Podocarpaceae
What it is like
A small shrub. The leaves are clustered near the ends of the small branches. They are leathery and narrowly sword shaped. They are 5-7 cm long by 7-12 mm wide. They are rounded at the tip and taper at the base. The edges curve over. The male cones occur singly, without stalks and are 2.5-3 cm lon by 8-10 mm wide. The female cones are long and fleshy. They are 10-13 mm long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In Taiwan it grows along the coast among rocks.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Philippines, SE Asia, Taiwan (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
It is widely cultivated in Taiwan.