Podocarpus polystachyus
(Podocarpaceae)
Names and origins
Characters
Ecology
Uses
Conservation
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Forest type (costal, hill, lowland, peatswamp, mountains, kerangas...)
Forest Layer (emergent, canopy, understory, forest floor, liana...)
Pioneer tree, late sucessional tree
Symbiotic microorganisms (Nitrogen-fixing bacteria, ectomycorrhiza)
Seed dispersal by animals
Pollination by birds, bats, bees, beetles
Symbiosis with animals, ants
Flowering habits and frequency
Seed germination conditions and time
<p>Setada predominantly inhabits Southeast Asia, where it flourishes along sandy beaches and coastal cliffs, often located on the inland side of mangroves, near or just above the high tide line. It also thrives in coastal lowland 'kerangas' forests and on limestone hills and plateaus further inland, ascending to elevations of up to 550 meters. This resilient plant adapts to a variety of soil types, favoring well-drained conditions and exhibiting a remarkable tolerance to drought. Its flowers are wind-pollinated, while birds and bats play crucial roles in seed dispersal. Typically, Setada is propagated by seeds.</p>
Podocarpus polystachyus (Podocarpaceae) Podocarpus polystachyus (Podocarpaceae)