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Medicinal

In traditional herbal medicine the following notes refer to the related species Podocarpus macrophyllus: The stem bark is used in the treatment of worms (especially ringworm) and blood disorders[218]. A decoction of the fruit is tonic for the heart, kidneys, lungs and stomach[218].
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Nomenclature

Previously grown as Podocarpus nivalis 'County Park Fire'

Podocarpus 'County Park Fire'

Family: PODOCARPACEAE
Genus: Podocarpus
Species:
Cultivar: 'County Park Fire'
Distribution summary: New Zealand
Habit: Shrub
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Southern Hemisphere Wolfson bed (N)


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