In this article we will discuss about Coniferales. After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Meaning of Coniferales 2. General Characters of Coniferales 3. Classification 4. Economic Importance. Meaning of Coniferales: Coniferales, "the dominant forest-makers of the world', are represented by about 54 living genera and over 500 species (Li, 1952). According to Foster and Gifford (1958) "the [...]
The following points highlight the eighteen general characteristics of Podocarpaceae. 1. Most of the genera are small or large-sized trees (e.g. Podocarpus) reaching up to 60 metre or more in height but some are small-sized plants attaining a height of only few inches as in some species of Dacrydium. 2. Leaves in most of the members are spirally arranged but [...]
In this article we will discuss about the aspects of the life cycle of Podocarpus. Podocarpus, represented by over 110 species, is not only the largest genus of Podocarpaceae, it is also the largest genus of all present-day conifers. It is widely represented in western hemisphere extending from Patagonia to West Indies, and in eastern hemisphere extending from New Zealand [...]