This species is very rare and is a very short bush whose trunks grow hidden in the mud, jutting out only 10 to 30 cm. Its leaves, like scales, completely cover the branches. Flowers from November to February and the fruit is hard and between 3 to 4 mm. long.

Family: Podocarpaceae

Distribution: Lives from Validivia to Magellan, in marshy, high places.