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Podocarpus salignus

Podocarpus salignus is a earth science topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Podocarpus salignus rather than just read about it. In short: Podocarpus salignus, the willow-leaf podocarp, is a species of conifer in podocarp family Podocarpaceae. It is found only in Chile, from 35–42° south latitude, where it is threatened by habitat loss.

Key takeaways

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Reference excerpt

Podocarpus salignus, the willow-leaf podocarp, is a species of conifer in podocarp family Podocarpaceae. It is found only in Chile, from 35–42° south latitude, where it is threatened by habitat loss. In Chile it is known as Mañío de hojas largas (long-leaved).

Description Podocarpus salignus is a species of coniferous evergreen that reaches up to 20 m (66 ft) in height and 1 m (3 ft) in diameter, the trunk is straight and cylindrical, with reddish-gray bark. The arching branches bear long, narrow, willow-like leaves, and red fleshy oval fruits where male and female plants are grown together.

Cultivation and uses This tree is grown in gardens and parks of Chile, and has been introduced to the British Isles. It requires heavy rainfalls or high humidity, but withstands temperatures down to −25 °C (−13 °F). It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. The wood is of good quality, yellowish colored, straight grained, and highly moisture resistant. It is used in furniture and construction.

References

Other sources Donoso, C. 2005. Árboles nativos de Chile. Guía de reconocimiento. Edición 4. Marisa Cuneo Ediciones, Valdivia, Chile. 136p. Hechenleitner, P., M. Gardner, P. Thomas, C. Echeverría, B. Escobar, P. Brownless y C. Martínez. 2005. Plantas Amenazadas del Centro-Sur de Chile. Distribución, Conservación y Propagación. Universidad Austral de Chile y Real Jardín Botánico de Edimburgo, Valdivia. 188p. Hoffman, Adriana 1982. Flora silvestre de Chile, Zona Araucana. Edición 4. Fundación Claudio Gay, Santiago. 258p. Rodríguez, R. y M. Quezada. 1995. Gymnospermae. En C. Marticorena y R. Rodríguez [eds.], Flora de Chile Vol. 1, p 310–337. Universidad de Concepción, Concepción. Bean. W. Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Murray 1981. Usher. G. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable 1974 ISBN 0-09-457920-2. F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press 1951. Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992 ISBN 0-333-47494-5

External links " Podocarpus salignus ". Encyclopedia of Chilean Flora. Retrieved 2009-06-27. "Growing Podocarpus salignus in the British Isles". Plants for a Future. Retrieved 2009-06-27. Conifers Around the World: Podocarpus salignus - Willow-Leaf Podocarp

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Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with Podocarpus salignus

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what Podocarpus salignus claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In earth science, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to Podocarpus salignus before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Podocarpus salignus ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Podocarpus salignus

In research: Podocarpus salignus appears in earth science research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Podocarpus salignus in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Podocarpus salignus is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Conifer stubs, Flora of the Valdivian temperate forests, IUCN Red List vulnerable species, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Podocarpus salignus outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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Frequently asked questions

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Read the excerpt, restate it from memory, then work through the examples and applications listed on this page. The five-step study plan above takes about twenty minutes.

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