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Kusamaki (Japanese yew)

Podocarpus macrophyllus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Distributed across Brazil, Mexico, and United States.

🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇽 Mexico

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Kusamaki
Chinese Luo han song
Portuguese pinheirinho

Similar Species in Podocarpus

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Blue Mountain Yacca
Podocarpus urbanii
Critically Endangered
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British Honduras yellowwood
Podocarpus guatemalensis
Vulnerable
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Broad-leaved Brown Pine
Podocarpus dispermus
Least Concern
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Broad-leaved Yellowwood
Podocarpus latifolius
Least Concern
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Brown Pine
Podocarpus neriifolius
Least Concern
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Pino Blanco
Podocarpus parlatorei
Near Threatened
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Falcate Yellowwood
Podocarpus henkelii
Endangered
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Alpine Totara
Podocarpus nivalis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kusamaki?
The scientific name of Kusamaki is Podocarpus macrophyllus. It belongs to the genus Podocarpus.
What is the conservation status of Kusamaki?
Kusamaki (Podocarpus macrophyllus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Kusamaki live?
Kusamaki is found in Distributed across Brazil, Mexico, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Mexico, United States.
What family does Kusamaki belong to?
Kusamaki (Podocarpus macrophyllus) belongs to the genus Podocarpus, which is part of the taxonomic family Podocarpaceae.
Is Kusamaki endangered?
No, Kusamaki (Podocarpus macrophyllus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Kusamaki belong to?
Kusamaki (Podocarpus macrophyllus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Kusamaki?
The closest relatives of Kusamaki in the genus Podocarpus include Blue Mountain Yacca, British Honduras yellowwood, Broad-leaved Brown Pine, Broad-leaved Yellowwood, Brown Pine.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Podocarpus — 20 Species

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Kusamaki
Podocarpus macrophyllus
LC
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Blue Mountain Yacca
Podocarpus urbanii
CR 🐾
British Honduras yellowwood
Podocarpus guatemalensis
VU 🐾
Broad-leaved Brown Pine
Podocarpus dispermus
LC 🐾
Broad-leaved Yellowwood
Podocarpus latifolius
LC 🐾
Brown Pine
Podocarpus neriifolius
LC 🐾
Pino Blanco
Podocarpus parlatorei
NT 🐾
Falcate Yellowwood
Podocarpus henkelii
EN 🐾
totara
Podocarpus totara
LC 🐾
Plum pine
Podocarpus elatus
LC 🐾
olive-leaf podoberry
Podocarpus oleifolius
VU 🐾
Needle-leaved Totara
Podocarpus acutifolius
LC 🐾
Hall's Totara
Podocarpus laetus
LC 🐾
St. Ann Yacca
Podocarpus purdieanus
EN 🐾
Emu Berry
Podocarpus drouynianus
LC 🐾
Willow-leaf Podocarp
Podocarpus salignus
VU 🐾
Breede River Yellowwood
Podocarpus elongatus
LC 🐾
Mountain Plum Pine
Podocarpus lawrencei
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Alpine Totara
Podocarpus nivalis
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cloud podocarp
Podocarpus nubigenus
NT
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