Genus Retrophyllum (Noun)
Meaning
Small genus of tropical evergreen dioecious shrubs or trees of Oceania and tropical South America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Retrophyllum is a small genus of tropical evergreen dioecious shrubs or trees found primarily in Oceania and tropical South America.
- The genus Retrophyllum consists mainly of shrubs, but some species can grow into medium-sized trees.
- Retrophyllum species exhibit dioecious characteristics, with distinct male and female reproductive structures.
- Due to their limited range, the conservation status of many Retrophyllum species is still unknown or understudied.
- Retrophyllum plants have adapted to grow in various tropical evergreen environments across Oceania and tropical South America.