Threatened species of genus Podocarpus in the Philippines
Abstract
© TCRP 2018. Among Southeast Asian countries, Philippines is one of the biodiversity hotspots due to a number of endemic flora and fauna. Higher percentage of endemic flora is noted to be threatened. Among these are members of gymnosperms specifically Podocarpus. Threatened species of this genus in the Philippines include P. ramosii Mill, P. lophatus de Laub., P. palawanensis Silba & de Laub., P. costalis Presl, P. rumphii Bl., P. macrocarpusde Laub. and P. polystachyus R.Br. ex Endl. Various threats hampers the existence of these species of like deforestation, logging, human settlement, mining and overexploitation for several purposes. These are the reasons of placing these species in threatened category. Indeed, determination of these variables are essential in the establishment of conservation measures towards these species.
Source or Periodical Title
Asian Journal of Conservation Biology
Page
125-127
Document Type
Article
Subject
Horticulture, Overexploitation, Podocarpus
Recommended Citation
Salvaña, Florence Roy P. and Gruezo, William Sm, "Threatened species of genus Podocarpus in the Philippines" (2021). Journal Article. 943.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/943