Retrophyllum piresii

Retrophyllum piresii (Silba) C.N.Page

Retrophyllum piresii is a conifer species in the Podocarpaceae family, native to Brazil. It was first described in 1989 and is known to occur in the northern regions of the country.

Description

Retrophyllum piresii (Silba) C.N.Page belongs to the Podocarpaceae, a family of coniferous trees and shrubs. This species is endemic to Brazil, specifically found in the northern part of the country. It was formally published in 1989 and is part of the genus Retrophyllum, which includes a small number of conifer species. The Podocarpaceae family is widely distributed across the Southern Hemisphere and includes many species adapted to a range of ecological conditions.