Podocarpaceae

Dioecious trees or shrubs. Leaves flat, acicular or scale-like, usually alternate. Male cones cylindrical or ovoid, with spirally arranged sporophylls. Female cones with 1–few ovuliferous scales; each with 1 ovule. Seed cones variable, often becoming fleshy. Embryo with 2 cotyledons. 17 gen., mainly S. Hemisphere.