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 [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between Taxaceae and Cephalotaxaceae. Difference # Taxaceae: 1. Leaves spirally arranged in taxaceae. 2. In taxaceae, ovules develop singly and terminally on short fertile shoots. 3. Aril present in it. 4. Variable number of bundles supply ovule in Taxaceae. 5. Pollen grains are shed at the one-celled stage in Taxaceae. 6. [...]