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Afrocarpus falcatus

Common Yellowwood, Conifer
Other regional names: Outeniqua Yellowwood +1 more
  • Outeniqua Yellowwood
  • Yellowwood
Also known as: Afrocarpus falcatus subsp. gaussenii (Woltz) Silba +17 more
  • Afrocarpus falcatus subsp. gaussenii (Woltz) Silba
  • Afrocarpus gaussenii (Woltz) C.N.Page
  • Afrocarpus gaussenii (Woltz) Gaussen, 1974
  • Afrocarpus gracillima (Stapj) Gaussen, 1974
  • Decussocarpus falcatus (Thunb.) de Laub.
  • Decussocarpus falcatus (Thunb.) DeLaub.
  • Nageia falcata (Thunb.) Carrière
  • Nageia falcata (Thunb.) Kuntze
  • Nageia falcata var. gaussenii (Woltz) Silba
  • Nageia meyeraeana (Endl.) Kuntze
  • Nageia meyeriana (Endl.) Kuntze
  • Podocarpus falcatus (Thunb.) Endl.
  • Podocarpus falcatus (Thunb.) R.Br. ex Mirb.
  • Podocarpus gaussenii Woltz
  • Podocarpus gracilior BurttDavy
  • Podocarpus gracillimus Stapf
  • Podocarpus meyerianus Endl.
  • Taxus falcata Thunb.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Podocarpaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Afrocarpus falcatus (commonly known as Common Yellowwood or Conifer) is a coniferous tree within the Podocarpaceae family. It originates in Africa. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Conifer

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, Malawi, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Swaziland

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Madagascar, New South Wales, St.Helena

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