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kusamaki

Podocarpus macrophyllus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Pinopsida ›Order: Pinales ›Family: Podocarpaceae ›Genus: Podocarpus

About

Podocarpus macrophyllus is a conifer in the genus Podocarpus, family Podocarpaceae. It is the northernmost species of the genus, native to southern Japan and southern and eastern China. Common names in English include yew plum pine, Buddhist pine and fern pine. Kusamaki (クサマキ) and inumaki (犬槇) are Japanese names for this tree. In China, it is known as 羅漢松 or luóhàn sōng, which literally means "arhat pine".

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of kusamaki?
The scientific name of kusamaki is Podocarpus macrophyllus.
What kingdom does kusamaki belong to?
kusamaki belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does kusamaki belong to?
kusamaki belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does kusamaki belong to?
kusamaki belongs to the class Pinopsida.
What order does kusamaki belong to?
kusamaki belongs to the order Pinales.
What family does kusamaki belong to?
kusamaki belongs to the family Podocarpaceae.
What genus does kusamaki belong to?
kusamaki belongs to the genus Podocarpus.