- Source: Retrophyllum minus
Retrophyllum minus, the bois bouchon, is a species of conifer in the family Podocarpaceae. It is endemic to New Caledonia.
Description
It is a sparsely branched small tree with a flared trunk which tapers towards the top and has rough bark. It produces pear-shaped fruits that are dark-red when mature.
Habitat
The species occurs near rivers and lakes of the Plaine des Lakes in the south of Grande Terre. It is a rheophyte (grows in running water), the only such conifer known.
Conservation
It is threatened by habitat loss to mining and wildfire. It is a protected species.
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Retrophyllum minus
- Retrophyllum
- Gymnosperm
- Nageia
- List of endangered plants
- Dacrydium guillauminii
- List of IUCN Red List Vulnerable plants
