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Summary

Pectinopitys harmsiana, known as uncumanu amongst a number of other names, is a species of conifer native to the Andes in Bolivia, Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela. It is in the family Podocarpaceae, and has been assessed as near Threatened by the IUCN.

Description

Pectinopitys harmsiana is a medium-sized tree similar to Prumnopitys andina. The leaves are 2–3 cm long and 2–3 mm broad, with a short spiny tip. The cones are highly modified, bearing a few drupe-like seeds, each seed with a thin fleshy coat.

Conservation

The species is threatened by clearing for agriculture and logging (the wood is valued highly in construction and marketed as 'romerillo').