Retrophyllum minus
Retrophyllum minus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
(unranked): | Gymnosperms |
Division: | Pinophyta |
Class: | Pinopsida |
Order: | Pinales |
Family: | Podocarpaceae |
Genus: | Retrophyllum |
Species: | R. minus
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Binomial name | |
Retrophyllum minus (Carrière) C.N.Page
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Retrophyllum minus, the bois bouchon, is a species of conifer in the family Podocarpaceae. It is endemic to New Caledonia.[1]
It is a sparsely branched small tree with a flared trunk which tapers towards the top and has rough bark.[2] It produdes pear-shaped fruits that are dark-red when mature.[2]
The species occurs near rivers and lakes of the Plaine des Lakes in the south of Grande Terre.[2]
It is threatened by habitat loss to mining and wildfire.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c Thomas, P. (2010). "Retrophyllum minus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T34108A9837487. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T34108A9837487.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ a b c "Retrophyllum minor (Espece)". endemia.nc - Faune & Flore de Nouvelle-Calédonie. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
Categories:
- IUCN Red List endangered species
- Podocarpaceae
- Endangered plants
- Endemic flora of New Caledonia
- Trees of New Caledonia
- Conifer stubs