Retrophyllum comptonii

Retrophyllum comptonii is a tree species within the Podocarpaceae family, a group of conifers. It is endemic to New Caledonia, a region in the southwest Pacific Ocean. The species was first formally described in 1989 by C.N.Page, with the original work by J.Buchholz. This conifer is part of the genus Retrophyllum, which is known for its unique foliage and growth patterns. The Podocarpaceae family is widely distributed across the Southern Hemisphere and includes a variety of coniferous trees and shrubs.