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General Information

Podocarpus salomoniensis is an evergreen tree growing to around 15 metres tall.
The tree is harvested from the wild for its wood.
The distribution and abundance of Podocarpus salomoniensis are poorly known and it is uncertain if it is relatively common or widespread within the Solomon Islands. To date, the majority of herbarium collections have been made in lowland or submontane rainforest. Currently it is only known for certain from three islands although it is likely to occur on others. Lowland rainforest in the Solomons has been the subject of exploitation since the 1960s but the impact of this exploitation on this species is uncertain so that it is difficult to quantify any decline that has, or will occur. Mining threatens local subpopulations on islands such as San Jorge where the ultrabasic vegetation has largely been destroyed, whilst loss of habitat from shifting agriculture may also have had an impact. The plant is classified as 'Near Threatened' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Pacific - Solomon Islands (San Cristobal I., San Jorge I.)

Habitat

Lowland rainforest, especially on steep slopes[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Near Threatened
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	15.00 m
Pollinators	Wind
Self-fertile	No
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Species in this genus are generally slow-growing[].
A dioecious species; both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

Where sizeable trees occur, it is a useful timber tree producing soft, light wood for light construction[].

Propagation

The seed can be sown at any time of the year in a sandy soil, though it is probably best sown as soon as it is ripe[]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on until large enough to plant out.
Cuttings of half-ripe terminal shoots, 5 - 10cm long, in a frame[].

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