Afrocarpus

Afrocarpus is a genus of evergreen conifers in the podocarp family, native to tropical and southern Africa and Madagascar. Its species bear fleshy seed coverings rather than typical woody cones.

Podocarpaceae: Podocarpaceae is a family of mostly Southern Hemisphere conifers with diverse seed-bearing structures. Afrocarpus is one of the family’s genera, sharing its distinctive fleshy seed coverings.
Afrocarpus falcatus: Afrocarpus falcatus is a large evergreen conifer native to southern Africa, also cultivated as an ornamental tree. It is a widespread and familiar species representing the genus in southern Africa.
Wind pollination: Wind pollination is the transfer of pollen between plants by air currents. Afrocarpus relies on airborne pollen rather than animal pollinators for fertilization.
Timber: Timber is wood processed for construction, furniture, and other practical uses. Some Afrocarpus species have been harvested for their useful wood.
Podocarpus: Podocarpus is a genus of evergreen conifers in the family Podocarpaceae. Afrocarpus was once included in this larger genus before taxonomic separation.
Conifer: Conifers are cone-bearing seed plants, mostly evergreen, with seeds not enclosed in fruits. Afrocarpus belongs to this broader group despite its unusual, fleshy seed coverings.
Afrocarpus gracilior: Afrocarpus gracilior is an East African conifer also known as the African fern pine. Its common name and cultivation make it a well-known member of Afrocarpus.
Seed dispersal: Seed dispersal is the movement of seeds away from the parent plant. Fleshy seed coverings can attract animals that carry Afrocarpus seeds away.
Urban forestry: Urban forestry is the planning and care of trees in cities and towns. Afrocarpus gracilior is planted as a shade and street tree in warm climates.
Nageia: Nageia is a genus of podocarp conifers with broad, strap-shaped leaves. Its broad leaves and separate genus status help distinguish it from Afrocarpus.

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